French School (c. 1830) - The Merry Widow

- Oil on canvas. - Magnificent French portrait from the end of the first quarter of the 19th century, whose style and composition are remarkably close to the style of the remarkable artist Louis-Léopold Boilly. Despite the small format, the physiognomy and psychology of the one looking at us from the other side of the painting are obvious and close to us, and certain details, such as the soft black crepe of the dress or the delicate gold earring, represent a succinct clue to the social category of a widow who, in her obvious youth, smiles with reason. - Dimensions of the unframed image: 28 x 22 cm / 37 x 31 cm with magnificent period frame. - It comes from a private collection of paintings in Paris. - Good general condition. Minimal defects. - This painting constitutes a unique, original and irreplaceable work of art. - Galerie Montbaron encloses a technical sheet drawn up by a qualified art historian with all its lots. This sheet is sent in digital format and on request.