Pair Of Naive Wedding Portraits
Pair of naive, provincial portraits in court dress, in shades of red.
The woman, beneath her ample gown, wears a lace chemise; she holds the wedding ring between her fingers. The man, wearing a wig, presents the marriage contract.
The male portrait has undergone several minor restorations. The inscription in Latin reads: "cetatis suce" The translation is the date of his death, followed by a difficult-to-read number. Below is a date: 1748 ?
It was very difficult and expensive to obtain a renowned painter in the provinces; more often than not, one had to deal with somewhat clumsy itinerant artisans. History does not record whether the patrons were satisfied with the likeness, but this pair of portraits possesses the charm of the old French provinces.
The woman, beneath her ample gown, wears a lace chemise; she holds the wedding ring between her fingers. The man, wearing a wig, presents the marriage contract.
The male portrait has undergone several minor restorations. The inscription in Latin reads: "cetatis suce" The translation is the date of his death, followed by a difficult-to-read number. Below is a date: 1748 ?
It was very difficult and expensive to obtain a renowned painter in the provinces; more often than not, one had to deal with somewhat clumsy itinerant artisans. History does not record whether the patrons were satisfied with the likeness, but this pair of portraits possesses the charm of the old French provinces.
1 200 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Some repairs
Material: Oil painting
Width: homme 60 cm femme 59 cm
Height: homme79cm femme 76 cm
Reference (ID): 1765128
Availability: In stock
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