Masterfully genre scene in a tavern was executed by high-listed French painter Just L´Hernault, who was born in Remiremont ( Vosges), debuted in the Paris Salon in 1865, worked in Paris. His works are in the Museum of Dieppe.

Literature: Benezit Lexicon (in French).

Inscription: signed lower right.

Dimensions: unframed w 18 1/4" x h 15"(46,5 x 38 cm), framed 29 1/8" x 25 3/4"(74 x 65,5 cm).

Technique: oil on canvas, magnificent original period gold-plated French frame.

Condition: very good.