Friedrich-August Bouterwek

Probablement, Salon, Paris, 1838, n°193, titré Virtuose champêtre, avec la description "Paysans des environs de Terracina, sur les frontières des états romains et du royaume de Naples".

The painting has been re-lined. Some cracks are visible in the background. Under UV light, a few small repaints appear alongside the frame and a few small retouches are scattered on the surface. Small retouches are visible on the boy's pants, and the tambourine, the lady's skirt sitting in profile. A few cracks have been filled in (on the baby's forehead and his swaddle). Minor retouches are observable on the mother's neck and clothing. These elements do not alter the painting and its lecture remains intact.
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Friedrich Bouterwek fut tout d'abord élève de Kolbe à Berlin avant de s'installer à Paris où il suivit l'enseignement de Paul Delaroche. Il visita l'Italie en 1834. La majeure partie de sa carrière se déroula à Paris, où il vécut 25ans.