Geisler Munchen signed and dated 1879 oil on canvas painting of two peasant boys eating grapes in a period gilt gesso frame.

All measurements are Width x Depth x Height in inches: 31.5 x 2.5 x 36.5

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Y Not Antiques has dated this 19th Century Oil Painting to the 1870s.

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Geisler Munchen signed and dated 1879 oil on canvas painting of two peasant boys eating grapes in a period gilt gesso frame.

All measurements are Width x Depth x Height in inches: 31.5 x 2.5 x 36.5

Date of Manufacture

Y Not Antiques has dated this 19th Century Oil Painting to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

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SA72655

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Genre painting depicts scenes of everyday life, capturing ordinary people engaged in common activities, which gained significant popularity across European academies during the 19th century.

These artworks were typically executed using oil pigments applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas, housed within carved timber frames finished with gold leaf or gesso.

Authentic pieces often display natural craquelure across the paint surface, artist signatures with dates, period-correct stretchers, and natural oxidisation marks on the rear canvas and timber frame.

Placing a dark-toned antique painting against a neutral or rich wall colour creates a dramatic focal point, bridging traditional art with contemporary furnishings.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, dusting the frame gently with a soft dry brush while avoiding liquid cleaners on the paint surface.