18th Century Salon Scene – Important Oil On Canvas.

A large, highly decorative oil on canvas depicting an 18th-century interior scene in a rich castle or palace setting. The composition depicts a state room, with a parquet floor, walls adorned with carved woodwork, lacquered furniture with European influences, precious objects, candelabras, rugs, paintings, and an imposing crystal chandelier. At the center of the scene, an elegant young woman plays the harpsichord in the intimate atmosphere of a private concert, surrounded by figures dressed in rich period costumes. Two small dogs enliven the scene with freshness, bringing a touch of life to this aristocratic representation. The refined furniture—a curved writing desk, a coffee table adorned with precious glassware, and large gilded candelabras—demonstrates great attention to detail in evoking the 18th-century art of living. A painting of great narrative refinement, typical of 19th-century historical scenes, it reflects the neo-rococo taste for the evocation of a cultivated and carefree aristocracy. The attention paid to the clothing details, the reflections of the parquet floor, the decorative objects and the natural light underline a quality execution. The canvas is stretched on its original stretcher and presented in its antique Louis XV style frame, made of wood and gilded stucco with rocaille decoration. European school of the late 19th century. Original canvas with small cracks from use. Period frame with wear and chips consistent with age. Framed dimensions: 155 x 126 cm