Oil On Wood Paintings Pair Of Portraits In Costume, 19th Century

Charming pair of portraits painted in oil on wood panel, representing two costumed figures, typical of the theatrical and romantic world of the late 19th century.

The first painting shows a comic character wearing a red costume with pompoms, a wide white collar and a pointed hat - an evocation of the clown or a character from the commedia dell'arte. His joyful expression and dynamic posture recall the world of the circus and popular theater. The second painting presents a musketeer or a nobleman of the 17th century, dressed in an elegant costume with cape, boots and plumed hat. He holds a scroll in one hand and stands proudly in front of an architectural backdrop. Both works display a great sense of detail in costumes and attitudes, and are framed in beautiful period carved wooden frames.

Technique: oil on panel
Period: late 19th century
Dimensions:
• Painting 1: panel 41 × 22 cm / frame 48 × 28 cm
• Painting 2: panel 45 × 21.5 cm / frame 48.5 × 29 cm

Very good condition.

An expressive and decorative pair, ideal for a charming decoration or a collection inspired by the theater and the performing arts.