19th Century French Neoclassical “Grisaille” Painting on Paper in Giltwood Frame

$1,300

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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

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