French school (XVIII) - The Allusion of the Bellows
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The Allusion of the Bellows is an unsigned 18th‑century oil on canvas painting from Italy in Rococo style, measuring 80.5 x 112.5 cm, relined with a good painted surface and traces of old restoration.
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French school (XVIII) – "The Allusion of the Bellows".
80.5 x 112.5 cm.
Oil on canvas, unframed.
The scene depicts an interior with three full-length figures: on the left, a man in dark attire with a tricorne hat and white collar stands beside a young woman wearing a turquoise dress, a white apron, and a cap; on the right, a second man in a green outfit lifts the bedclothes of a four-poster bed draped in red, pointing toward the bedding with an expressive gesture. A fireplace bellows rests on the bed—a detail that suggests an allusion consistent with the title. The composition, costumes, and rendering of the interior reflect the tradition of 18th-century French genre painting, specifically scenes of bourgeois life with narrative and moralistic themes.
Condition report: Relined canvas. The paint surface is in good condition, though traces of past restoration and wear are present.
The scene depicts an interior with three full-length figures: on the left, a man in dark coat with tricorn hat and white collar, beside a young woman in a teal dress with white apron and bonnet; on the right, a second man in green coat lifts the covers of a canopied bed with red drapery, pointing expressively at the mattress. A fireplace bellows rests on the bed, a detail that lends the scene an allusive quality consistent with the title. The composition, costumes, and interior setting are consistent with the French genre painting tradition of the 18th century, within the tradition of bourgeois narrative and moralistic scenes.
Condition report: Relined canvas. Good overall condition of the painted surface, with traces of old restorations and wear.
Seller's Story
Viezzi Arte offers over 40 years of experience in the sale of precious old paintings and works of art from the 16th to the 19th century.
Translated by Google TranslateFrench school (XVIII) – "The Allusion of the Bellows".
80.5 x 112.5 cm.
Oil on canvas, unframed.
The scene depicts an interior with three full-length figures: on the left, a man in dark attire with a tricorne hat and white collar stands beside a young woman wearing a turquoise dress, a white apron, and a cap; on the right, a second man in a green outfit lifts the bedclothes of a four-poster bed draped in red, pointing toward the bedding with an expressive gesture. A fireplace bellows rests on the bed—a detail that suggests an allusion consistent with the title. The composition, costumes, and rendering of the interior reflect the tradition of 18th-century French genre painting, specifically scenes of bourgeois life with narrative and moralistic themes.
Condition report: Relined canvas. The paint surface is in good condition, though traces of past restoration and wear are present.
The scene depicts an interior with three full-length figures: on the left, a man in dark coat with tricorn hat and white collar, beside a young woman in a teal dress with white apron and bonnet; on the right, a second man in green coat lifts the covers of a canopied bed with red drapery, pointing expressively at the mattress. A fireplace bellows rests on the bed, a detail that lends the scene an allusive quality consistent with the title. The composition, costumes, and interior setting are consistent with the French genre painting tradition of the 18th century, within the tradition of bourgeois narrative and moralistic scenes.
Condition report: Relined canvas. Good overall condition of the painted surface, with traces of old restorations and wear.
Seller's Story
Viezzi Arte offers over 40 years of experience in the sale of precious old paintings and works of art from the 16th to the 19th century.
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Artist
French school (XVIII)
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Title of artwork
The Allusion of the Bellows
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Height
80.5 cm
Width
112.5 cm
Style
Rococo
Period
18th century
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