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Jean-Georges Vibert (French, 1840-1902) oil on canvas religious genre painting depicting a Catholic Cardinal viewing his reflection in a French Empire style cheval mirror while another Cardinal watches on from a nearby sofa, all set in an opulent room. Rococo style giltwood and composition frame with artist name on central plaque. Sight: 14" H x 18" W. Frame: 23" H x 27" W. Biographical note: "Jehan-Georges Vibert studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts from 1856-1862. He showed his first paintings at the Paris Salon in 1863. Vibert began his career painting mythological and historical scenes but soon switched to scenes of everyday life, or genre paintings, which brought him critical and popular success. His specialty was satirical paintings of clerics, especially of cardinals. Scenes of cardinals with pretty young women, and of clerics enjoying a fine meal and a roaring fire, made gentle fun of the Catholic Church at a time when anti-clericalism in France was the order of the day." (Source: Haggin Museum)
PROVENANCE: Private Southeastern Tennessee collection; ex-DuMouchelles, 2017.
CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Scattered areas of craquelure have been addressed with retouching and there are scattered varnish remnants visible under UV light. Some wear with retouch along upper frame line. Paint thin in some areas from a possible overcleaning.
