Gilded frame with a canvas mat, Version I
Wood, plaster, metal leaf/bronze, gesso, canvas.
Outer frame dimensions: 46.5 x 37.5 cm
Inner dimensions: 31.5 x 22.5 cm
The frame is constructed of several profiled layers, richly decorated with ornamentation. Its decoration consists of a granulated band and a serpentine motif, which lend the whole piece a sense of lightness and rhythmic movement. The most important decorative elements are stylized rocaille motifs, complemented by floral ornamentation arranged along the edges and corners of the main profile. The decorative composition is harmonious, and the details are executed with great precision, emphasizing the frame’s Rococo-inspired character.
The inner frame is lined with cream-colored canvas featuring burgundy stripes.
Condition: very good; only slight soiling and scuffing visible in the ornamental areas.
[JR]
