Antique French Genre Oil Painting – 19th Century Woman in Interior in Gold Frame
A charming 19th-century French Portrait painting, depicting a young girl seated at a side table, quietly eating soup. Intimate, personal, and full of tenderness, this small oil painting is presented in its original ornate gold painted frame. The tenderness of the scene strongly suggests that the sitter may have been the artist’s daughter, a common and deeply personal subject in 19th-century French domestic painting. Rather than a formal portrait, the artist has chosen to record a moment of everyday life, one that feels observed rather than staged.
The handling of paint is soft and restrained, with gentle transitions in the flesh tones and careful attention paid to the fall of light across the girl’s hair, clothing, and the tabletop objects. The muted background keeps the focus firmly on the figure, enhancing the quiet, contemplative atmosphere of the work.
Good antique condition with light age-related craquelure and surface wear consistent with age. Paint surface is stable and has recently been to the restorer for a professional cleaning and new varnish applied. The frame shows gentle wear and patina, enhancing the historical character of the piece. The painting is housed in its original richly decorated gold frame, featuring finely worked ornamentation and a warm antique patina that beautifully complements the softness of the composition.
French School
Oil on canvas
19th century
Genre scene with child
Original gold painted frame
Height: 15.75 inch (40cm)
Width: 11.81 inch (30cm)
Depth: 1.57 inch (4cm)
Sizing Painting:
Height: 10.63 inch (27cm)
Width: 7.09 inch (18cm)
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