Museum quality kitchen scene was executed in 1852 by listed Belgian genre painter Frans Gons (1834 Antwerp - 1904 Deurne-let-Anvers). He studied and worked in Antwerp, exhibited his genre works in 1867 (Antwerp) and in 1869 (Brussels).

Literature: Thieme/Becker "Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon", Leipzig, 1999, inscribed in the artists list in "Malerwerke des 19. Jahrhunderts" ; Benezit "Dict. d. Peintres etc.", Paris, 1999; Vlaamischd School, 1867.

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

Inscription: signed and dated 1852.

Measurements: unframed w 68 1/8" x 41 3/4" (48,5 x 60,5 cm); framed 24 1/2" x h 30 1/3" (62 x 77 cm).

Condition: in very good condition.