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18th Century Oil Painting of Child with Tambourine Walking on a Panthera

$4,575.81List Price

About the Item

The child, at the center of the composition, is dressed in an immaculate white tunic that delicately falls over their shoulders and stops just above their knees. The simplicity of the tunic, devoid of excessive ornamentation, highlights the purity and innocence of childhood while adding a touch of grace and lightness to the scene. In their right hand, the child firmly holds a tambourine stick. This detail not only evokes an atmosphere of play and cheerfulness but also subtly alludes to antiquity, dear to artists of the Empire who often sought to blend classicism and modernity. The child's posture, captured in mid-motion, demonstrates a liveliness and spontaneity that make the scene even more authentic and touching. The child appears to walk confidently on a panther skin carefully laid out under their feet. The spotted and luxuriant texture of the skin sharply contrasts with the bright whiteness of the tunic, creating an interesting and sophisticated visual interplay. This luxurious element recalls the opulence and grandeur of the Empire era, where every detail is meticulously designed to evoke magnificence and splendor. The background of the painting is treated with artistic sensitivity that highlights the main subject without distracting from it. Soft shades and harmonious tones envelop the scene, creating a soothing and elegant atmosphere. The light seems to gently caress the child's features, accentuating the volumes and adding an almost tangible dimension to this timeless representation. Although unsigned, this painting from the Empire era delicately and finely captures a scene imbued with innocence and beauty. The attention to detail, mastery of textures and contrasts, and balanced composition testify to the artistic skill of the painters of that time, while offering a work full of charm and majesty. Dimensions with frame: 90x115 cm.

Dimensions:
Height: 46.86 in (119 cm)Width: 37.01 in (94 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
Style:
Empire (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Canvas,Oiled
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
18th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
NICE, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU9202239656202

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