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19th Century French Neoclassical "Grisaille" Painting on Paper in Giltwood Frame
$1,300
£982.65
€1,127.14
CA$1,812.25
A$1,972.79
CHF 1,047.16
MX$23,736.86
NOK 13,268.88
SEK 12,158.05
DKK 8,417.41
About the Item
Decorate a wall with this elegant antique painting. Hand painted in France circa 1820, and set in a gilt wood frame protected with glass, the artwork features two classical women figures set in a neoclassical architectural setting with tall columns and an arched window or opening in the background, through which a serene landscape can be seen, including distant hills or mountains. The figures are dressed in flowing drapery reminiscent of Greco-Roman attire, with one figure seated, resting her head on her hand, suggesting contemplation or a tender moment. The second figure kneels beside her, looking upwards with an expression of concern or care. The scene evokes themes of classical antiquity and possibly a mythological or historical narrative. The composition is elegant, and the delicate shading adds a soft, almost ethereal quality to the figures and their surroundings. The painting is in excellent condition with soft colors in the grey palette.
Grisaille, is a painting technique that has been used for hundreds of years in which the artist paints using a limited pallet of only neutral shades of one color, such as grey. Grisaille is literally the French word for "Grayness".
14.25"W x 17.25"H
- Dimensions:Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1820
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 243-2301stDibs: LU951241825022
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