This monochromatic silver gelatin print depicts a rustic peasant-themed genre scene. The composition features a bearded man wearing a brimmed hat and a woman in traditional dress carrying a large wooden churn, both positioned against a rough-hewn timber and stone structure. Notably, the photograph is currently mounted horizontally within the frame, causing the subjects to appear on their side. The work is housed in a substantial, ornate Rococo-style swept gilt frame with a deep profile, characterised by elaborate C-scroll and foliate motifs. A stepped inner gilt slip provides a transition to the image. No signatures, maker’s marks, or edition numbers are visible on the front of the piece.
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