Masterfully genre scene with the lady trying a pearl necklace, was executed by good listed French historical and genre artist Victor Jean-Baptist Loutrel ( 1821 Rouen - 1908 Paris). Pupil of Mouilleron. Popularity among collectors for his historical genre scenes. His works situate in the Museum of Rouen.

Literature: Benezit "Dictionary of artist, etchers and decorators", Paris,1999; "General Artist´s Lexicon " by Thieme/Becker, Leipzig, 1999.

Inscription: signed lower left.

Technique:  oil on wood. Luxuriousy original period gold-plated frames.

Measurements:  unframed w 7 7/8 " x h 10 1/2 " (20 x 26,5 cm), framed w 17 3/4" x h 20" (45 x 51 cm ).

Condition: in very good condition