Unknon Artist, Man and Woman Portraits, Oil on Canvas, Framed, Set of 2

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Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1875, gold oval frames A representative pair of portraits of a man and a … Read more Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1875, gold oval frames A representative pair of portraits of a man and a woman from 1875, executed in the oil on canvas technique. Both paintings are set in the original oval wooden frames with gilding. Signed in red lettering at the bottom left: illegible + dating 1875. The man is depicted in dark clothing with a tie, with a clear expression and realistic presentation of features - including a delicate depiction of the beard and eyes. The woman is depicted in elegant black clothing with blue accessories - including a distinctive bow and a cap decorated with flowers. Both portraits stand out for their emphasis on the individuality and character of the depicted persons, as was customary in the bourgeois environment of the second half of the 19th century.

Condition: paintings have minor signs of age and wear, noticeable cracking and local damage to the painting (especially in the female portrait in the area of ​​the scarf), frames slightly worn but stable. Canvases stretched on original blind frames, backs with authentic reinforcements. Dimensions: height 54 cm, width 45 cm See less