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Three men sit around a table in a dimly lit tavern in this nineteenth-century oil painting. The artist employs dramatic chiaroscuro to illuminate the subjects against dark walls and an earthen floor. Another figure can be seen peering around the door in the darkness on the left side. Tavern scenes held a prominent place in genre painting, especially within Flemish and Dutch schools. These works move away from historical or religious subjects to instead provide a lively and realistic glimpse into everyday life. Well presented in a gilt frame. Unsigned. On panel.
Condition
Light scratches and scuffs to the artwork. Bitumen deterioration in areas, resulting in an uneven, textured surface. Small scuffs to the lower left. The painting has undergone previous restoration, including areas of overpainting. Scuffs and craquelure to the frame, resulting in a few small losses to the paint.
Size
61 x 53.5cm (24" x 21.1")Framed Size: 85.5 x 78.5cm (33.7" x 30.9")
