"Basket of Flowers"

Original oil on canvas painting by the well known British artist, Vincent Clare. Signed lower right. Condition is very good. Original frame in good condition. Framed measurements are 16 by 14 inches. Provenance: New Jersey estate.

BIOGRAPHY - Vincent Clare (1855 - 1930)
Vincent Clare was born in 1855 and spent most of his life in London at Fern Cottage, Nursery Road, Southgate. One will often find that Vincent's paintings are signed and inscribed, with his address, on the reverse.

Like his father George and brother Oliver, Vincent became quite well known for his still life and flower paintings. His technique was similar to his father's, however, his brushstrokes were slightly freer and at times he would work with a more pastel palette.

Though Clare lived in London, he never exhibited there. His only recorded exhibitions were in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, where he showed three works. It is also believed that he did exhibit with his brother, Oliver, in the Midlands.