Oil Painting on Canvas of Classical Composition

Item Details

An oil painting on canvas of a classical composition. This painting features a Roman-inspired, mirrored composition of cherub babies and harpies surrounding a central medallion depicting a traveler making an acquaintance with an island inhabitant. The canvas is stretched over a wooden frame constructed to the shape of a convex arch. This painting is unsigned.

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Condition

- edges of painting are chipping away; heavy cracking throughout; canvas has darkened significantly; several areas of heavy wear to color; upper portion of framework is very loose, would merit from bolstering adhesive.

Dimensions

Item #

17LOU050-106