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19th-Century French School Mythological Oil Painting, Nymph and Three Putti – Paintings & Drawings, Rococo
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19th-Century French School Mythological Oil Painting, Nymph and Three Putti

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French School, 19th Century “Nymph and Three Cupids” A charming 19th-century French mythological painting depicting a young nymph playfully surrounded by three putti in a wooded landscape. At the center of the composition, the partially nude young woman is wrapped in a rich blue drapery that the three mischievous cupids appear determined to pull away. One tugs at the fabric near her feet while the others gather around her, giving the scene a wonderfully playful and theatrical quality. The subject belongs to the romantic mythological tradition so popular in 19th-century French painting, combining the lighthearted sensuality of Rococo imagery with the darker, atmospheric character of a woodland setting. Deep shades of blue, brown, and green create a moody backdrop against which the warm flesh tones of the figures stand out beautifully. Oil on board. The painting bears **an old, partially illegible signature at lower left**. Sight dimensions: 12.2 in. H × 9.1 in. W Overall framed dimensions: 21.7 in. H × 18.5 in. W (31 × 23 cm sight; 55 × 47 cm overall) Presented in a substantial antique giltwood and molded gesso frame, richly decorated with scrolling foliage, flowers, and Rococo-inspired ornament. The unusually deep and heavy frame gives the relatively intimate painting an impressive decorative presence. Good antique condition overall. The painted surface shows age-related patina and craquelure. The antique frame has undergone previous restoration and retains scattered small losses, wear, and imperfections to the gilded gesso, as shown in the photographs. Additional details: - Material: Cardboard - Material: Oil - Material: Giltwood - Material: Gesso - Colour: Chestnut - Colour: gilt - Period: 19th-Century
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CategoryPaintings & DrawingsConditionGoodColorsBrown, Blue, GreenStyleRococoSeller locationBouze Les Beaune, FranceDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup

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