Painted in 1910, "Chrysanthèmes au drap bleu" presents a compact yet visually exhilarating arrangement of blooming chrysanthemums set against a richly saturated blue cloth, a composition in which Valtat's distinctive chromatic boldness reaches full maturity. The blossoms tumble across the canvas in cascades of warm white, gold, and pale rose, each petal rendered with a loose, confident touch that animates the surface while preserving an underlying sense of decorative order. The deep cobalt of the draped background serves not merely as a foil but as an active participant in the image, pushing the floral forms forward and generating the kind of vibrating color tension that links Valtat's still-life practice to the Fauvist sensibility he helped pioneer in the years preceding official critical recognition of that movement. At just 48 by 43.5 centimeters, the painting demonstrates how effectively Valtat worked at an intimate scale, concentrating his energies into a format that rewards close, sustained looking. His handling of paint here is characteristic of his finest domestic subjects, balancing spontaneity with control and revealing a painter who had absorbed the lessons of Renoir and van Gogh while arriving at something entirely his own. The signed canvas carries the assurance of a fully realized artistic voice, and its compact dimensions make it highly suitable for refined residential interiors where a single, authoritative work is needed to anchor a wall without overwhelming the surrounding space. Available through Bailly Gallery, this work represents a compelling opportunity to acquire a piece that sits at the intersection of Post-Impressionism and early twentieth century modernism, from an artist whose critical reputation has grown steadily as scholars reassess the pioneering generation that shaped French painting between 1900 and 1920.