The distinctive white chalky pantina of the French metal chair in the dappled shadows of a still life of peonies and lilacs, entangled by a great block and tackle rope. "The French created elegant chairs that transformed sitting from a formal duty into a pleasure" - Henrietta Heald Oil and gesso on board. 79 x 139 cm Currently at Chris Holmes Decorative Interiors, Harrogate...soon find this work at Denise Yapp Contemporary Art Winter Show.