SIMON HARDIME (ANTWERP 1672-1737 LONDON )

 “Roses, carnations, morning glory, bluebells, honeysuckle and other flowers in a classical urn on a stone ledge”

 Oil on canvas

 66 cm x 86,4 cm

  Simon Hardimé specialised in still-lifes and flowers and fruit, and studied under J.B. Crepu in Antwerp , becoming a master in the guild of St. Luke in c. 1688/89.  In 1700 the artist travelled to , establishing a practice in London , remaining there from 1720 until his death in 1737.  He was commissioned to paint pictures for various British aristocracy, including Lord Scarborough.