Henry Ducloux (1860-1930) “Tea Time”, 1882 Oil on canvas – Signed and dated Elegant late 19th-century French still life depicting a refined tea setting. At the center stands a silver teapot crowned with an eagle finial, resting on a golden pleated tablecloth. Beside it are a finely decorated porcelain cup with spoon, a sugar pot with silver tongs, and in the background a glass bottle labeled “Rhum”. The artist masterfully captures the contrast of materials: polished silver, delicate porcelain, luminous fabric and transparent glass. The subtle lighting and deep tonal background create a warm and precious atmosphere. Signed lower right: H. Ducloux 1882 About the artist Henry Ducloux (1860-1930) was a French painter active in the late 19th and early 20th century. He produced impressionist landscapes in southern France as well as refined still lifes. The painting retains an exhibition label on the reverse: “Le Yaca” Gallery – Saint-Tropez – 1970 Providing documented exhibition provenance on the French Riviera. Condition Very small discreet hole near the lower area Natural age patina Varnished surface Frame in good decorative condition Dimensions With frame: 58 cm x 72 cm (22.8’’ x 28’’) Without frame: 40 cm x 57 cm (15.7’’ x 22.5’’) Ready to hang. Type: Oil Artistic Movement: French School Country of Origin: France Height: 72 Genre: Classicism Features: Framed, Signed, On canvas Theme: Still Life Width: 58