Lot 230: A tulip, roses, daffodils, morning glory and other flowers in a glass vase, with white grapes, a peach and a butterfly; and A peony, a rose, bindweed, primroses and various other flowers in a glass vase, with blue and white grapes, an apple and a nest

Franz Xaver Petter (Vienna 1791-1866) A tulip, roses, daffodils, morning glory and other flowers in a glass vase, with white grapes, a peach and a butterfly; and A peony, a rose, bindweed, primroses and various other flowers in a glass vase, with blue and white grapes, an apple and a nest the first signed and dated 'Franz Xav: Petter. 1813.' (lower right); the second signed with initials and dated '1813.' (lower right) oil on panel 37 x 29 cm. (2)Painted in 1813. a pair

37 x 29 cm.

Petter was considered a highly skilled flower and fruit still life painter during the Biedermeierzeit in Vienna. A refined naturalness, a realistic sentimentality and an eye for great detail was a typical characteristic of the Biedermeierzeit and thus also present in flower painting. In 1813, only 22 years old, Petter painted the present lots. A year later he was assigned the function as Korrektor at the Blumenzeichenschule and in 1832 he became professor at the Manufaktorzeichenschule. Petter's style was different than his precursors or competitors, in the sense that he composed his floral bouquets in a more natural and delicate fashion.