Antique Genre Scene Painting on Canvas – Tavern Interior with Figures, Signed
A richly detailed 19th-century oil painting on canvas, depicting a lively tavern interior with a group of colorfully dressed figures gathered around a table. The scene is filled with narrative charm—an elderly man leans over the table inspecting a document or meal, a nobleman in white reclines with a drink in hand, while others—including a maid, a peasant woman, and a jester-like figure—animate the space with theatrical gestures and varied expressions.
Set before a grand carved hearth, the composition is filled with engaging period detail, from tiled flooring to rustic pottery and animals at the foot of the table. The painting is signed lower right(appears to read Jos. Pési), and housed in its original gilt gesso frame, which features a classic bead-and-scroll border.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Frame: Giltwood gesso frame, period
Condition: Good antique condition with light surface wear, minor craquelure, and small areas of inpainting/loss consistent with age. The frame shows wear but remains structurally sound and richly decorative.
This work is a fine example of Continental genre painting, blending humor, storytelling, and historical costume into an evocative scene—perfect for collectors of antique European art or lovers of old-world charm
Antique Genre Scene Painting on Canvas – Tavern Interior with Figures, Signed
A richly detailed 19th-century oil painting on canvas, depicting a lively tavern interior with a group of colorfully dressed figures gathered around a table. The scene is filled with narrative charm—an elderly man leans over the table inspecting a document or meal, a nobleman in white reclines with a drink in hand, while others—including a maid, a peasant woman, and a jester-like figure—animate the space with theatrical gestures and varied expressions.
Set before a grand carved hearth, the composition is filled with engaging period detail, from tiled flooring to rustic pottery and animals at the foot of the table. The painting is signed lower right(appears to read Jos. Pési), and housed in its original gilt gesso frame, which features a classic bead-and-scroll border.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Frame: Giltwood gesso frame, period
Condition: Good antique condition with light surface wear, minor craquelure, and small areas of inpainting/loss consistent with age. The frame shows wear but remains structurally sound and richly decorative.
This work is a fine example of Continental genre painting, blending humor, storytelling, and historical costume into an evocative scene—perfect for collectors of antique European art or lovers of old-world charm