Oil on canvas (lined), first half of the 19th century, illegibly signed at lower right, inscribed on the verso "Property Frederick / of / Frederick W. Metzger," presented in an attractive antique gilt frame with applied rosettes to the corners.

SS 15 x 32 in.; DOA 22.25 x 39.25 in.

This painting relates closely to The Italian Family - Ferry on the River Ninfa by Penry Williams in the collection of The National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.

Slight buckling to canvas; slightly over-cleaned.

$1,000 - 2,000