Bathing Nymphs In a Brook Miniature

Bathing Nymphs In a Brook MiniatureA rather risqu 19th century miniature depicting five nymphs bathing alongside a brook. Its likely to be the kind of piece that a gentleman would purchase on a tour of France to impress his acquaintances (in private). Its painted onto copper and housed within its original boxwood frame. Medium Oil on copper Size including frame 5 x 5 14cm x 14. 5cm Year of creation c. 1850 Provenance France Condition Craquelure in areas and its darkened due to years in

He created this in advance of a larger work ‘Shepherd with herd and woodcutter in a snowy landscape'

craquelure throughout and scuffing around the periphery

blue and white

Was this gentleman in love with Nell and was it reciprocal

he’s wearing a gold earring in his right ear along with a brooch and a gold ring

Hermann Mayer Salomon Goldschmidt (1802-1866) led a fascinating life and aside from his ability as a painter he was also a highly regarded astronomer

21⅓” x 12½” / 54cm x 32cm

Paul Sterpin (1873-1952)

It’s been treasured

During our research we’ve discovered another work by Sherrin that’s very similar but with the path bending in the other direction

Carlo Dolci (1616-1686)

The snow is several feet deep in areas and the buildings would be a warm and welcome retreat