Still Life with Roses is an extremely rare and important example of a still life by Vedder.

Painted in 1868, Vedder already had taken a studio at Montmartre, 12 bis Rue Trochet close to Place Pigalle in Paris where this work was more than likely executed. Albion H. Bicknell in February of 1868 states "We are heavy blowers for you. The Vedder stock is still on the gain; it is considered the best in the market". He quotes the painter Thomas Robinson as saying, "One thing we settled; that Elihu Vedder is the best artist America has produced, be God"!. In December of 1868, Carrie leaves for Rome with Rose Stanford (her sister). It is more than likely this Still Life with Roses, was painted for Rose Stanford as a parting gift or as an allegory of her. All works by the artist have a direct relationship to someone or something in particular. It was at this time that Rose's sister Carrie had already accepted Vedder's proposal of marriage.