Description: We are offering, An early 19th century watercolor / gouache, (circa 1830's) painting. The elderly woman reads and reminisces a lost loved one. Note, she reads a bible, the overturned wine glass, the skull, and the dusting of grains on her clothing, her glasses case rests on the table. The symbolism is unquestionable; called vanitas art, this painting is representational of the impermanence of life. We are left with memories and hope, and await our own mortality. This watercolor / gouache painting is in the Dutch fashion, possibly Pennsylvania Dutch. The frame is American and it is original. Dimensions:Framed painting 9 3/4" x 8 1/2" x 1 3/8"Painting size 7 1/4" x 6 3/16" Condition: The painting, matte and glass are in very good overall condition. The frame has some minor losses to the gilt borders. Free shipping within the continental United States. Loc: S ID: 55
Price: 900 USD
Location: San Diego, California
End Time: 2024-11-10T20:58:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Unsigned
Signed By: Unsigned
Size: Small
Item Length: 9 in
Region of Origin: United States
Framing: Framed
Personalize: No
Year of Production: 1830
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 10 in
Style: Dutch
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Unit Quantity: 1
Culture: Christian
Item Width: 1.5
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
Signed: No
Period: Early 19th Century (1800-1830)
Title: Untitled
Material: Paper
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Subject: Biblical, Germany, Love, Skulls
Type: Painting
Theme: Art
Production Technique: Gouache Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Symbolic: Primitave
