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Rather comical genre scene taking place in an English neo-Gothic residence. A bearded, rather plump man, dressed in the style of the 16th century, is courting a richly dressed lady of quality wearing a pearly hat with aigrettes. She seems to pay little attention to the advances of her suitor, looking at the viewer and sketching a smile.
In the background, on the right, we see a page running, looking panicked, probably to warn of a danger: the imminent arrival of the husband?
Many details in the background, including the painting above the characters.
Probably English school from the first half of the 19th century.
Attribution to James Durno 1745-1795
Modern frame
dent or fine tear above the door, not affecting the figures, well restored by thin reinforcing strips at the back.
Ref: AW19XC1BET