Small Oil On Metal, Reading The Newspaper. France, Circa 1850.
A familiar scene. A man, seated in front of a table, holds a magnifying glass or bésicles in his right hand, and supports his head with his left hand, his arm bent. He is wearing an indoor skullcap, trimmed with fur. He's wearing indoor clothes, a double-breasted vest and a white shirt. A newspaper or account book is open on the table, a handsome candlestick near his elbow.
Thoughtful face, intimate scene.
Oil on white metal- not copper-.
blackened wood frame,embellished with gold fillet on inner edge. May be the original frame.
France, circa 1840/50.
Thoughtful face, intimate scene.
Oil on white metal- not copper-.
blackened wood frame,embellished with gold fillet on inner edge. May be the original frame.
France, circa 1840/50.
320 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Oil painting on copper
Width: 10 cms la plaque seule, 16 cms avec le cadre
Height: 12,7 cms la plaque seule, 18 cms avec le cadre.
Reference (ID): 1753567
Availability: In stock
Print




































