"Love letter" , this genre work was executed in 19th century by high quoted Belgian genre painter Pierre Renier Hubert Knarren (1826 Ruremonde - 1869 ). Active time: 1831-1869, worked in Belgium. His paintings arrive high results by international auctions ( 65000 € by Christies London on 13.06.1997; 25000 € by Philips London on 28.112000).

Literature: AKL Bio-Bibliographischer Index; DPB, I, 1995; Scheen,I, 1969.

Inscription: signed lower right.

Technique: oil on wood panel, luxuriousy original period gold-plated frame.

Measurements: unframed w 7 1/2" x h 9" (19 x 23 cm), framed w 17 1/8" x h 18 3/4" (43,5 x 47,5 cm).

Condition: in very good condition.