Romantic Miniature Oil Painting On Wood, 19th Century, Signed P. Faure
Artist: P. Faure
This charming 19th-century miniature, painted in oil on wood, depicts an elegant gathering of French aristocrats in a verdant garden.
At the center of the composition, beneath the cool shade of the trees, ladies and gentlemen converse lively, embodying the grace and refined idleness of noble life.
A young page and a dog complete the scene, lending it an intimate and touching note.
The soft tones of the landscape contrast harmoniously with the deep reds, warm browns, and luminous golds of the costumes, giving the whole a lively yet delicate balance.
The work is part of the tradition of the Scènes Galantes, a pictorial genre celebrating the pleasures and refinement of high society from the 18th century onward.
Presented in its sumptuous period gilt-frame, this exquisite miniature subtly captures the timeless joie de vivre of a vanished world—a fine piece for any art lover or discerning collector.
At the center of the composition, beneath the cool shade of the trees, ladies and gentlemen converse lively, embodying the grace and refined idleness of noble life.
A young page and a dog complete the scene, lending it an intimate and touching note.
The soft tones of the landscape contrast harmoniously with the deep reds, warm browns, and luminous golds of the costumes, giving the whole a lively yet delicate balance.
The work is part of the tradition of the Scènes Galantes, a pictorial genre celebrating the pleasures and refinement of high society from the 18th century onward.
Presented in its sumptuous period gilt-frame, this exquisite miniature subtly captures the timeless joie de vivre of a vanished world—a fine piece for any art lover or discerning collector.
680 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Good condition
Material: Oil painting on wood
Width: 33 cm
Height: 29 cm
Depth: 4 cm
Reference (ID): 1635090
Availability: In stock
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