This painting is likely a master copy of the same time period of a similar painting by Alojz Eberl. Eberl’s painting, dated 1858, has almost identical subject matter, and currently housed in the Pomurje Museum Murska Sobota in Slovenia. The scene is a classic and whimsical example of genre painting. Historically, genre paintings are characterized by the careful rendering of scenes of common people tending to their daily rituals, representing humanity and immediacy. This painting is a perfect example, inviting the viewer into a moment of rest and indulgence between family members.
The work is highly detailed, with various objects surrounding the figures and embellishing the scene. There is a basket of sewing items like a nøstepinne with wound yard and other balls of yarn on the ground. A spinning wheel is in the foreground at the edge of the frame. The young boy tries on a green hat with a feather and a vest that seems too big for him, while the older man looks at him with a warm smile. As an intimate depiction of everyday life, this painting invites the viewer into a tender moment, likely between a grandfather and grandson.
This painting is a tender snapshot of quotidian life and would be a joyful addition to a home office, living room, or kitchen.
Canvas: H=10 in. W=8.5 in.
With Frame: H=16.75 in. W=15 in. D=2.5 in. 6 lbs.
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Dimensions:Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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Style:Other(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:PaintHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:Slovenia
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Period:19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:Unknown
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Condition:GoodRepaired: The surface of the canvas exhibits craquelure from age and paint loss that was filled in with new paint. A minuscule rip in the painting by the elder man’s head was repaired and filled in with paint. It was recently relined. Wear consistent with age and use. The frame is made from pine. It has been retouched with new gold paint in areas where the gold pigment has worn away and gesso is missing. Splittings at the mitered corners. Oxidation of the wood from age.
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Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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Reference Number:Seller: LU7185240924192
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