Oil On Canvas "the Tinsmith", Signed Fortière Delavau, 1817 – Early 19th Century

Large painting created during the reign of Louis XVIII, depicting a tinsmith in the midst of a picturesque rural scene. Dressed in traditional clothing and wearing a wide-brimmed hat, the man stands gazing into the distance, holding saucepans in his hands. The background shows a pastoral landscape with a verdant tree and a stone tower, under a blue sky dotted with clouds. This painting, with its meticulous details and bucolic atmosphere, evokes a bygone era and a now-extinct trade. This work, signed Fortière Delavau, comes with a magnificent molded giltwood frame richly ornamented with carvings in each corner. On the back, we find the stamp of the linen merchant "Belot". *******Period: Early 19th century. Good condition. Repairs. Shipping available in France and internationally. Dimensions: Height: 80 cm Width: 69 cm Depth: 6 cm Reference: 080125.2