Alexandre Robert (1817-1890). Young Italian Woman And Her Child.

Young Italian woman with her child. She hides an orange from him that he tries to catch. Dated 1867. Luminous painting, painted with great finesse of execution, and with a very beautiful harmony of colors. Alexandre ROBERT (1817-1890) Alexandre Nestor Nicolas Robert born in Trazegnies (Belgium) on February 27, 1817 and died in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode (Brussels) on December 13, 1890, is a Belgian painter and portraitist, specialized in religious and historical subjects. WIKIPEDIA: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandre_Robert Oil on prepared mahogany panel 38.8x29.5 cm Good condition but slight soiling, some places painted in reserve at the top (no wear). Cleaning can be done for sale. Very beautiful original frame in wood and gilded stucco, original gold gilding, some small losses. 57.5x48.5 cm Shipping France and international