Nativity, Oil on Canvas Painting
Unsigned oil painting, Nativity scene. Mid-to-late 19th century. Probably European, possibly American. Oil on canvas. Paint has craquelure throughout, minor digs/scratches. Very dark areas with lighter areas (chiaroscuro), perhaps darkened/yellowed over time. Gold gessoed frame has some broken molding, possibly repainted. About 24 3/4" tall, 21 1/2" wide (framed). 16" by 13 3/4" (painting). Frame 3 1/2" deep.Keywords: classical, academic, oil painting, decor, decoration
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Unsigned oil painting, Nativity scene. Mid-to-late 19th century. Probably European, possibly American. Oil on canvas. Paint has craquelure throughout, minor digs/scratches. Very dark areas with lighter areas (chiaroscuro), perhaps darkened/yellowed over time. Gold gessoed frame has some broken molding, possibly repainted. About 24 3/4" tall, 21 1/2" wide (framed). 16" by 13 3/4" (painting). Frame 3 1/2" deep.Keywords: classical, academic, oil painting, decor, decoration