Picturesque porcelain layer. Hortense RICHARD (1847-1900) Exorcist.

Intriguing porcelain layer. Hortense RICHARD (1847-1900). Caster. By James Bertrand. With a certain irony, he paints a musical duet or a contest between Euterpe and a nightingale. The patroness of music, sitting naked, struggles to match the night singer. Although their efforts are multi-directional, a rather graceful, albeit contradictory duet is emerging. The elongated vertical format and color scheme subtly stylize the ancient designs of Rome. Signature of the author at the bottom right. On the back of the sheet and frame are the name and data of the author`s Parisian workshop. Reservoir dimensions: 32 x 11.5 cm.