19th Century Oil Painting "Little Red Cap"

Item Details

Canvas
Unsigned

A 19th century oil painting on canvas titled Little Red Cap created by an anonymous artist. The piece depicts a scene from the 17th century European folk tale most commonly known as Little Red Riding Hood, with a girl in a bright red cap embracing her grandmother, as a wolf watches from a nearby arched window. The unsigned painting is presented without glass in a rustic wooden frame. The frame verso includes a note inscribed by an unknown hand with information about the work’s title and provenance.

Condition

- scattered surface wear to composition; light inpainting present throughout; minor wear to frame; no hanging hardware.

Dimensions

- measures frame; visible image measures 6.25" W x 10.75" H.

Item #

18BAL053-174