Painting Allegory of Pleasures

Oil on canvas. Northern European school of the 18th century. The allegorical scene depicts a scantily clad woman sitting on a man's lap, at a table set with a jug, a chalice, a tobacco box and a lit cigar. The two characters are in an attitude of playful complicity, both intent on smoking a long pipe. The background features a leafy landscape. The figures and objects refer to the material and carnal pleasures of life: smoking, drinking, female company; the rosy and plump characters also recall the pleasure of good food. Such subjects were recurrent in Flemish or more generally Nordic painting, which proposed them in an ironic and winking way. The painting, restored and rebacked, is presented in a period frame. Product Condition: Product in good condition, showing minor signs of wear. We endeavour to present the actual state as comprehensively as possible with the photos. Where certain findings are not apparent from the photos, those indicated in the description shall prevail. Frame Dimensions (cm): Height: 79 Width: 89 Depth: 6 Artwork Dimensions (cm): Height: 55 Width: 65 ARARPI0237280