A palace maid, suddenly proved in the centre of struggle of a cat and a dog and droped a coffee-tray. This funny scene was created by famous austrian genre painter 19/20 century Carl Pippich, born 1862(died 1932 in Vienna). Purpil of the Vienna art academy under R.C.Huber, L.C.Mueller, his most popular works were in watercolour and gouache.Since 1892 he becam the member of Vienna art union " Kuenstlerhaus " and since 1900 - member of "Hagenbund".

Inscription: signed Carl Pippich, lower left

Technique: watercolour, gouache on cardboard. Original period gilt frame.

Measurements: unframed w 15" x h 25 1/2" (38 x65 cm), framed w 21 3/4" x h 32" (55 x 81 cm)

Condition: in good condition