VAN LEEN, Willem (Dutch, 1753-1825). Still Life with Roses, Iris, and a dragonfly. Medici all the varieties of soils

all the varieties of soils

The folded wings do not exceed the upper tail coverts

The press crease is visible in the gutter margin

and a very fine example

one at each pole

VAN LEEN, Willem (Dutch, 1753-1825). Still Life with Roses, Iris, and a dragonfly. Medici all the varieties of soilsVAN LEEN, Willem (Dutch,1753 1825)Still Life with Roses, Iris, and a dragonflyOil on panelSigned LL Van Leen ft 182113 3 8" x 10 1 4" visibleWillem van Leen was one of a number of gifted Dutch artists who worked and studied in Paris in the late 18th century. There he was influenced by his friendship with the Dutch painter Gerard van Spaendonck, Flower Painter to the King of France, and Redoutes instructor. Despite the older artists support and