Golden Age Style Courtship Scene, Oil on Canvas

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In the style of the dutch golden age masters, this charming painting shows a young man courting a lady, ready … Read more In the style of the dutch golden age masters, this charming painting shows a young man courting a lady, ready to surprise her with a romantic gesture which he hides behind his back. A highly typical 'genre painting', this piece gives insight into the everyday life of the era. A playful and poetic piece. Artist name: signed (unidentified at present) approx date: 1840 to 1860 canvas size: h 68.5 cm x w 55 cm x d 2 cm medium: oil on canvas condition: old relined canvas with some restoration around edges please see photos. Weight: 1.8 kg this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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