Henri Menager : "in The Winter Garden"

Henri Ménager (19th century): "In the Winter Garden," oil on canvas, 55 x 46 cm, mounted in a superb inverted-sloping frame with rounded corners and sumptuous gilding, 70 x 59 cm.
A superb restoration by the Martine Brethes workshop has revealed a wealth of details hidden beneath an oxidized varnish accumulated over 150 years of grime.
A young woman arranges a bouquet of peonies in a room filled with potted plants, hung with Japanese-inspired fabric, and lit by a large skylight overlooking the rooftops.
The contrast between the flesh tones and the dark but not completely opaque background makes this delightful and delicate scene a painting of ineffable charm.
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