Rural Love By Nicolas Lancret (1690 - 1743) 18th Century Disciple

This painting was executed in the second half of the 18th century by one of the followers of the famous French genre painter of the Rococo period Nicolas Lancret (1690- Paris-1743), who became a brilliant painter of light comedy which reflected the tastes and manners of French. company under the regent of Orleans.

Literature: Lexicons of Thieme / Becker; Bénézit
Inscription: unsigned, on the back of old labels with inscriptions on the painter and the title of the painting.
Medium: oil on wood panel. Original 18th century gold-plated frame.
Dimensions: unframed 21 x 26.5 cm, framed 26.5 x 32 cm.
Condition: very good.