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Victorian School 19th Century Oil - The Recruit

19th Century

$714
£547.19
€628.90
CA$1,002.85
A$1,122.37
CHF 587.52
MX$13,634.79
NOK 7,460.03
SEK 7,039.81
DKK 4,692.73

About the Item

A charming genre scene depicting a young man bidding farewell to his wife in a tavern. Next to him, two soldiers look on, amused at the apparent nerves of their latest recruit. Unsigned. Evidence of a 19th-century date to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame with foliate running patterns. On canvas.
  • Creation Year:
    19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.17 in (69 cm)Width: 31.11 in (79 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    There is widespread craquelure and some abrasions to the surface. Some discolouration caused by surface dirt. Minor areas of paint loss to the edges. Some wear and small losses to the gilt frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sq4301stDibs: LU881316440992

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