High qualitative still life in the classical manner was executed 1862 by French female painter of middle of 19th century Caroline Targe , who worked in Lyon and was the wife of landscape painter Victor Targe (b.1812).

Literature: E. Benezit " Dictionary of painters, sculptors, decorators and etchers"(in French), Paris, 1999.

Inscription: signed twice and dated 1862 lower right and lower left.

Technique: oil on canvas. Luxuriousy classical empire gold-plated frame.

Measurements: unframed w 7 3/4 " x h 9 7/8 " (19,5 x 25 cm), framed w 12 1/4 " x h 14 1/3 " (31 x 36,5 cm )

Condition: in very good condition, no inpaintings or paintlosses, original canvas..