Attributed To Ernest Meissonnier (1815–1891) Reading At The Notary’s Office
Artist: école Française Du Xixe Siècle – Attribué à Ernest Meissonnier (1815-1891) titre : La Attribué à Jean-louis-ernest Meissonnier (1815-1891)
19th-Century French School – Attributed to Ernest MEISSONNIER (1815–1891)
Title: The Reading of the Deed (or The Notaries)
Attribution: Attributed to Jean-Louis-Ernest MEISSONNIER (1815–1891), the undisputed master of historical genre painting and meticulous interior scenes during the Second Empire.
Period: 19th century (Directoire / Consulate style).
Technique: Oil on wood panel.
Subject: An anecdotal and expressive interior scene featuring three men in period costume. One seated figure, with a lorgnette perched over his eye and a mocking smile, examines a handwritten document, while a colleague leans over the table, pen in hand. In the background, a third man observes the scene with an amused expression.
Style & Quality: This composition displays the refined execution, precise details (clothing, psychological facial expressions, accessories), and contrasting play of light characteristic of the work of Meissonnier and his circle.
Dimensions without frame: 35 cm / 27 cm
With frame: 47 cm / 39 cm.
Contact me for more information; international buyers are welcome.
Title: The Reading of the Deed (or The Notaries)
Attribution: Attributed to Jean-Louis-Ernest MEISSONNIER (1815–1891), the undisputed master of historical genre painting and meticulous interior scenes during the Second Empire.
Period: 19th century (Directoire / Consulate style).
Technique: Oil on wood panel.
Subject: An anecdotal and expressive interior scene featuring three men in period costume. One seated figure, with a lorgnette perched over his eye and a mocking smile, examines a handwritten document, while a colleague leans over the table, pen in hand. In the background, a third man observes the scene with an amused expression.
Style & Quality: This composition displays the refined execution, precise details (clothing, psychological facial expressions, accessories), and contrasting play of light characteristic of the work of Meissonnier and his circle.
Dimensions without frame: 35 cm / 27 cm
With frame: 47 cm / 39 cm.
Contact me for more information; international buyers are welcome.
900 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Oil painting
Length: 35
Width: 27
Reference (ID): 1840442
Availability: In stock
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