This magnificent 19th-century tondo (circular painting) features a tranquil mythological scene beneath a large fig tree, with figures lounging in a lush landscape, perhaps along the Italian Riviera or French Mediterranean coast. At the center, an adult figure reclines beside a large urn, relishing the perfume of a flower, while a child offers pink roses, creating a sense of serenity and abundance. In the background, hints of the sea and a mountainous coastline further evoke the beauty of this idyllic setting.
The painting is framed in an extraordinary, deeply carved oak boiserie frame, which was originally installed as a wall feature in a grand residence, possibly in Montpellier or another affluent French city. The sculptural quality of the frame, with its intricate carvings and grand scale, suggests it was designed to be a focal point in an opulent interior.
The large tondo, with its impressive craftsmanship and scale, was likely part of a 19th-century noble or bourgeois home, designed to enhance a formal space. The oil painting itself, while by an unknown artist, is rendered with remarkable detail and softness, emphasizing the classical and romantic themes popular during the period.
Light wear.
Approx. overall 73¾" x 73¾" x 4"
Approx. overall 187cm x 187cm x 10cm
