Scuola europea (XX), Firmato M. Paulos - La rencontre

L'Incontro - Oil on Panel by Mr. Paulos Beautiful 18th-century-inspired genre scene, titled "L'Incontro" (The Encounter), signed Mr. Paulos at the bottom right. The composition features a couple in a sumptuous interior, near a fireplace where a fire burns: a woman in an ivory silk dress richly embroidered, seated in a gilded velvet-upholstered armchair, and a man in a dark suit with a white jabot, leaning nonchalantly on the back of the chair. The scene is lit by the flames of the hearth, creating a warm interplay of light and shadow characteristic of historicizing genre painting. The painting is accompanied by its Italian-origin guarantee certificate, affixed to the back of the panel, confirming the authenticity of the artist's signature as well as the artwork's characteristics. Characteristics of the work - Artist: Mr. Paulos (signature at the bottom right) - Subject: L'Incontro (The Encounter) - Technique: Oil on panel (Olio su tavola) - Dimensions: 50 x 40 cm - Unique exemplar, accompanied by its guaranteed-origin certificate Description of the scene The composition depicts an eighteenth-century interior with a high level of detail: a carved stone fireplace, elaborately draped wall hangings, a gilded wood and red velvet chair, a patterned rug and parquet flooring. The couple are captured in a moment of intimacy, the woman averting her gaze while the man seems to murmur a few words to her. A small dog is visible in the background on the right, an animal detail reinforcing the narrative character of the scene. Condition of the work - Panel: Original wooden support, back stretcher visible with metal hanging system. - Painted surface: Fresh coloration, varnish present, some fine cracks visible in places, consistent with the age of the work. - Certificate: Italian-origin certificate of guarantee kept on the back, mentioning the title, dimensions, technique and the artist's signature. Frame The painting is presented in a molded dark brown / mahogany-toned wooden frame, sober and classic in appearance, perfectly suited to the style of the work.

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