Reverse Glass Paintings With Gallant And Musical Scenes In The Taste Of Pietro Longhi Venice.

Reverse glass paintings with gallant and musical scenes in the taste of Pietro Longhi
Venice (?) – 18th century

Pair of reverse glass paintings depicting gallant and musical scenes set in elegant interiors and loggias opening onto a landscape. The figures wear costumes recalling theatre, Venetian carnival and Italian comedy of the 18th century. One scene shows a musician beside a young lady at her toilette, holding a small mirror while a maid arranges her hair. The other composition presents a serenade or musical conversation with a figure dressed in vivid red theatrical costume.

The ensemble recalls Venetian genre paintings in the taste of Pietro Longhi, with their atmosphere of music, entertainment, masquerade and refined social life. The light architectural settings, elegant poses and decorative costumes reinforce the Venetian character of the scenes.

The works are painted on the reverse side of the glass and preserved in their original dark wooden frames with gilt inner molding. Handwritten ink inventory numbers remain visible on the reverse.

Good condition.

Dimensions with frame: approximately 28 x 22 cm each.