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18th Century Oil on Canvas: "The Village Bride", in the Manner of Jean-baptiste Greuze (1725-1805).
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18th Century Oil on Canvas: "The Village Bride", in the Manner of Jean-baptiste Greuze (1725-1805).

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A very charming 18th Century oil on canvas depicting "The Village Bride". It is an early extract from the larger painting by Greuze which depicts the groom asking the father of the bride for his daughter's hand in marriage and which hangs in The Louvre.

The painting is in good condition with no losses and the previously relined artwork has been delicately cleaned.

It is housed in a gilded wooden frame which is also in good condition and measures 33cm X 30cm.

Circa 1780-1800.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
30cm (11.81")
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Jane Short Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oil Painting to the 18th Century.

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SA1219658
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A5114
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A very charming 18th Century oil on canvas depicting "The Village Bride".
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It is an early extract from the larger painting by Greuze which depicts the groom asking the father of the bride for his daughter's hand in marriage and which hangs in The Louvre.
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fig 1. An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting two women in period costume within an oval painted border, housed in a carved gilded frame.
fig 1. 18th Century Oil on Canvas: "The Village Bride", in the Manner of Jean-baptiste Greuze (1725-1805).

The painting is in good condition with no losses and the previously relined artwork has been delicately cleaned.

It is housed in a gilded wooden frame which is also in good condition and measures 33cm X 30cm.

Circa 1780-1800.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by Bank Transfer or by Paypal.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oil Painting to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219658
Dealers Internal Ref
A5114
Jane Short Antiques
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Archive I An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting two women in period costume within an oval painted border, housed in a carved gilded frame.

18th Century Oil on Canvas: "The Village Bride", in the Manner of Jean-baptiste Greuze (1725-1805).

Archive II An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting two women in period costume within an oval painted border, housed in a carved gilded frame. View II
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An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting two women in period costume within an oval painted border, housed in a carved gilded frame.
18th Century Oil on Canvas: "The Village Bride", in the manner of Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805).
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Eighteenth-century French genre painting focused on scenes of daily life, often imbued with emotional narrative and moral sentimentality. Made popular by artists such as Jean-Baptiste Greuze, these works moved away from grand mythological themes toward intimate human expressions and domestic drama.

Paintings from this period were typically executed with oil pigments ground in linseed or walnut oil onto hand-stretched linen canvas. Frames were constructed from timber, embellished with carved gesso detailing, and finished with real gold leaf gilding.

Authentic period paintings display natural craquelure patterns across the paint surface caused by uneven drying and age. Additional indicators include hand-cut wooden stretchers, historical canvas weave density, dark ground preparation layers, and natural oxidisation on the timber reverse and gilding.

An 18th-century oil portrait creates an effective focal point when hung above a mantelpiece or sideboard. It can be paired with modern minimalist furniture to provide a textured historical contrast or integrated into a gallery wall with mixed period frames.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight, heating sources, and areas of high humidity to prevent warping and pigment fading. Dust the frame gently with a soft dry brush, and avoid applying water or chemical cleaners directly to the varnish or giltwood.
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