Masterfully and humorful genre scene in a tavern was executed ca. in 1870s due to the style and composition by a representative of famous Duesseldorf genre school.

Literature: " Lebensbilder: Genremalerei der Düsseldorfer Malerschule " by Ekkehard Mai; "Lexikon der Düsseldorfer Malerschule" by Nabert-Zwecker,3 V., "Die Düsseldorfer Malerschule und ihre internationale Ausstrahlung 1819-1918 " by Bettina Baumgärtel,Petersberg,2011; "Das Komische in der Kunst " by Roland Kanz.

Inscription: unsigned.

Technique: oil on canvas, magnificent original period gold-plated frame.

Measurements: unframed 20 1/4" x 24 1/4" (51,5x 61,5 cm); framed w 28 " x h 31 7/8 " (71 x 81 cm)

Condition: in good condition, professionally cleaned, thin, fine craquelure in the background.