Lyon school of the early 19th century Copy after the Broken Tuberose, after Van Daël Oil on panel Exhibition/Bibliography: Lyon, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Fleurs de Lyon 1807-1917, June-September 1982, no. 2, reproduced and described in the exhibition catalog on page 50, in a text co-authored by Élisabeth Hardouin-Fugier and Étienne Grafe: "A vase in the shape of an urn contains, in addition to the branch of tuberose which gives its name to the painting, yellow and white roses, mauve primroses, a very open pink peony, red poppies, two bluish tulips and another, variegated yellow and purple. The bouquet stands out on a cream background. The roses are still shapeless, as well as the tulip on the left, which remains in a spotty state. On the other hand, the big pink peony on the right, the poppy on the top and especially the tulip on the right are much more grown. The tuberose, drawn in pencil, like the vase, is barely covered by the paint. Since his arrival in Lyon in 1810, Van Daël's work has been admired and often copied. The very fine quality of this sketch immediately excludes beginners and even moderately gifted painters. Its assurance, both in drawing and coloring, does not make it unworthy of Berjon, who apparently copied the painting in the Museum. All questions of attribution aside, this panel is a precious testimony to the technique of flower painting in the early 19th century. The drawing is of capital importance. It is the drawing that sets up the volumes and contours, even in a summary way, as for some of the flowers on this panel. It is from this drawing that the painting itself is developed. (Loan label for this exhibition on the back) 27,5 x 19,5 cm