Unsigned oil on board, this realistic genre scene from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 shows a defeated French Zouave kissing his wife goodbye while German soldiers look on. Indeed, the couple's baby is being held by an invader, Housed in period gilt composition frame.

Some paint loss, especially in sky.

SS 10.5" x 7.5"; DOA 15" x 18"

$300 - 500