Extreme rare watercolour with genre scene from folk life in Odessa (Imperial Russia) was executed in 1849 by travelled artist of French origin Francois Contat .

Inscription: signed and ated 1849, on the reverse - inscription with name of the artist.

Technique: watercolour on paper, old  matted  and framed.

Measurements: visible image 8 3/4 " x 11 " (22 x 28 cm), framed 15 1/2" x18 1/2" (39,5 x 47 cm)

Condition: very good