Artwork
Roses
Roses is an oil painting by Alexander Ignatius Roche. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
Roses is a painting created by Alexander Ignatius Roche around 1901. It is an oil on canvas work held in the Scottish National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple still life arrangement: a glass vase containing two pink roses with green leaves, placed on a brown and gray table. A few fallen petals are scattered on the table's surface. The roses are the central focus of the composition.
Technique & Style
The roses are rendered in a realistic style, with the artist using oil paint to achieve a sense of depth and texture. The surrounding table is painted in muted shades of brown and gray, providing a subdued backdrop for the flowers.
History & Provenance
The painting is the work of Alexander Ignatius Roche, a Scottish artist associated with the Glasgow Boys, a group influential in late 19th-century art. It is now part of the Scottish National Gallery's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexander Ignatius Roche (17 August 1861 – 10 March 1921) RSA NEAC RP was a Scottish artist in the late 19th century and an important figure in the "Glasgow Boys".
