French school Late-18th-century, Oil on canvas L'Innocence Perdue
Vendu
At a time when its interior decoration is of great importance, life will be more beautiful with this gorgeous late-18th-century painting.
This beautiful painting is to be compared with the work of Jean-Baptiste Greuze " La Cruche Cassée ", which was commissioned by the Countess du Barry and seized by the Revolutionaries. It is now kept in the Louvre Museum.
Entourage of Jean-Baptiste Greuze, French school late-18th century, oil on canvas of oval shape, in a magnificent 18th century carved and gilded wooden frame, representing a young girl of childlike innocence, a blue ribbon and a flower in her hair, standing with a broken jug hanging from her left arm.
Measurements unframed: W 12.59 In. - H 16.53 In.
Measurements framed: W 18.50 In. - H 22.44 In.
In fine original condition, beautiful gilt wood frame
Jean-Baptiste Greuze (Tournus 1725 – Paris 1805).
