In this exquisite oil on board “Vase with Wildflowers & Insects”, Indian artist Jaggu Prasad demonstrates his masterful command of classical realism. Overall measuring 9″ x 7″ (artwork 5″ x 7″) this work features a finely composed arrangement of delicate wildflowers set in a glass vessel, all captured with striking detail against a deep black ground. Scattered throughout the piece are naturalistic elements—tiny insects, a butterfly, and a resting fly—adding layers of movement and intrigue that recall 17th-century Dutch still life painting.
The sense of trompe l’oeil realism is enhanced by Prasad’s extraordinary technique, allowing each petal, stem, and bug to feel palpably real. The composition is beautifully balanced, with a single pansy resting on the wooden surface below the vase and a meticulously painted insect grounding the piece with a sense of momentary stillness. Framed in a dark, sculpted surround with a gilded inner edge, this work is both intimate in scale and opulent in effect. Brass easel also available for sale. See listings for companion painting.
Signed lower left, “J. Prasad.”
About the Artist:
Jaggu Prasad is a contemporary Indian painter celebrated for his classical technique and painterly precision. Specializing in still life and botanical subjects, Prasad draws on the traditions of European realism while imbuing his work with a fresh vibrancy and contemplative tone. Trained in the Persian Miniature style of painting, Jaggu Prasad uses paintbrushes with only a single otter hair to capture intricate details. His paintings are held in private collections worldwide, admired for their technical brilliance and refined compositions.
