Oil on canvas laid on board, unsigned, circa 1860, presented in a later gilt frame.

DOA 34.5 x 29.5 in.

From the Collection of Ruth & John Phillips, Bray’s Island, South Carolina

Gheorghe Tattarescu was a Moldavian, later Romanian, artist best known for his portraits and genre paintings in the Neoclassical style.

Several air bubbles trapped between canvas and board; over-cleaned in areas; scattered retouch visible under UV light; drying cracks and craquelure throughout.