Period painting from the 19th century - Oil on canvas in a contemporary golden frame
Description:
Splendid oil painting on canvas dating back to the second half of the nineteenth century, depicting a female figure in an intense gathering and devotional pose. The work stands out for the remarkable pictorial rendering of the details, the mastery of the light and the velvet draperies, and the expressiveness of the face.
Subject: Female figure / Period devotional scene
Technique: Oil on canvas
Period: 19th century (nineteenth century)
Support visible on the back: Original wooden wedge frame, signed/numbered from the era
Frame: Coeval in wood and gilded stucco, richly worked
State of conservation: Good general condition considering the age, with original patina, small signs of aging on the back and on the gilding which attest to its authenticity.
Predictable small restoration.
A work of great charm and decorative impact, ideal for collectors of ancient art, period environments or to embellish classic and modern interiors with a piece of history.