Atmospheric Antique Oil on Wood Panel Seascape Painting, Framed Austrian book not visible depending on how

not visible depending on how one positions it

with "On its Merits" pictured at the bottom of the front and a very kindly horse

I think this is a pretty perfect little snapshot

complete with paper lanterns hanging from the awnings-- and it looks like the couple here are quite enjoying themselves

including the  powerful queen

Atmospheric Antique Oil on Wood Panel Seascape Painting, Framed Austrian book not visible depending on howI have be come so much interested in the patina on old paintings, becoming at least as much about their object hood as the image they portray. And my favorite of all is old pool paintings on wood panel; there is just an atmospheric ness and luminosity about them that is its own very special thing. This 19th century seascape is a case in point. Plenty of scattered paint loss (with underpainting showing through), which could be seen as detracting, but I