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A seamstress labours by candlelight within a modest interior in this evocative nineteenth-century oil painting. A label affixed to the reverse of the panel attributes the work to Petrus van Schendel (1806-1870), who was known for his atmospheric candlelit scenes. The work is unsigned. Well presented in a swept gilt frame with floral corner ornamentation and a beaded running pattern. On panel.
Condition
Signs of wear consistent with age, including some discolouration. Areas of overpainting. Light wear to the frame, including scuffing and a small loss to the righthand edge. Overall, the condition is good for a picture of this age.
Size
36.5 x 28.5cm (14.4" x 11.2")Framed Size: 49.5 x 41.5cm (19.5" x 16.3")
