French Chinoiserie Singerie Style Oil on Wood Monkey Scene Painting in Gilt Frame

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French Chinoiserie style oil on wood singerie painting, an artistic genre depicting monkeys in human activities and attire. This specific … Read more French Chinoiserie style oil on wood singerie painting, an artistic genre depicting monkeys in human activities and attire. This specific artwork appears to be a rococo style panel, popular in 18th-century French art.
The painting features a central monkey figure in human clothing, balancing on an ornate structure while holding various objects, including what appears to be a small windmill or toy.
The background includes elements of chinoiserie, such as hanging decorations, exotic birds, and stylized foliage, characteristic of the playful and decorative Rococo aesthetic.
The composition is balanced and whimsical, with decorative architectural elements framing the central scene.
The elaborate gilded frame complements the decorative nature of the artwork.
the artwork is 20th century
Oil on wood
Gilt frame
Measures: Height 18 in x Width 21 1/2 in
Condition: Solid, strong, later frame, painting surface darkened, wear, dirt accumulation. See less