{"product_id":"portrait-of-a-man-la-pipe","title":"Le Repos","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th-century oil painting on wood panel, signed R. Sicheffermeyer (19th century) lower right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA captivating portrait evoking the world of late 19th-century artisans, depicting a man dressed in a red buttoned jacket and work cap. He wears leather trousers or a leather apron, suggesting he may be a blacksmith, farrier, or another skilled tradesman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than portraying a specific profession, the artist appears to celebrate the dignity of craftsmanship, capturing a quiet moment of rest as the man lights his pipe while seated before the open tobacco pouch he has just used. With his elbows resting on the table, his eyelids lowered, and his back slightly hunched, he seems completely at ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis weathered hands, particularly the pronounced middle finger, reinforce the impression of a man accustomed to years of physical labor. The painting is executed with a careful, realist approach, using controlled, even brushstrokes with very little visible texture. Light is handled with subtlety, gently modeling the sitter's features and lending warmth to the scene. The textures in his beard, and folds in his coat reflect the skill of the painter. It is a refined example of 19th-century genre painting, reflecting the growing artistic interest in everyday workers and rural life during the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magnificent antique wooden frame, richly carved with acanthus leaves and scrolling foliage, provides a striking contrast to the simplicity of the subject. Its classic gilding and unique carvings, with the interior gold leaf trim create a harmonious and elegant home for this hard working man.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Size: 17.3\" x 15.3\" \/ 44.5cm x 39.5cm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize without the frame: 11.8\" x 10.2\" \/ 30cm x 26cm. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature: Yes, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eR. Sicheffermeyer (19th century).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCreation date: Mid-19th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eConditions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe artwork has a small white mark, which may be a minor paint loss, located just above the figure's visor. There are also some areas of wear around the figure's waist; this is old and stable. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe antique carved frame has several molding losses. The first is located on the lower right vertical corner (1.1\"). Another is on the same side, just above it (0.9\"). The last is also on this side, at the opposite corner, measuring 0.3\", and affects the tip of the upper corner. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe frame's inner liner also has several significant losses to both the decorative rods and the gilding, as shown in the photographs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"Y2IQFc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Oil on wood panel in an antique wood frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped with DHL: Complimentary shipping to the US and Europe. A surcharge will be applied for deliveries to Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDDP shipping: All taxes and import fees are included in the listed price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"French Art Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57790450368843,"sku":null,"price":1066.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0461\/8754\/4734\/files\/art-dealers-near-me-1.jpg?v=1783487817","url":"https:\/\/www.frenchartshop.com\/en-gb\/products\/portrait-of-a-man-la-pipe","provider":"French Art Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}