Franz Xaver Petter (Circle), Still Life With Alpine Flora 1720s Perhaps it’s a bolthole for

Perhaps it’s a bolthole for the artist himself

where he would later become a professor

Year of creation: 1949

the lovely gifted Sophie Ribbing from Sweden

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Franz Xaver Petter (Circle), Still Life With Alpine Flora 1720s Perhaps it’s a bolthole forThis beautiful mid 19th century Austrian oil painting depicts a still life with an abundance of alpine flora and lively blooms. Its signed Petter in the lower right. Emerging from the forest floor, with layers of rolling scenery beyond, this vivid ensemble is a delight for the eyes. There are at least six species of flower on display, each rendered with careful attention to colour and characteristics. Can you name them all? The yellow flowers are