Scene in the artist studio with the artist playing guitar. This genre painting was executed in 1898 by French artist Raphaël Bouquet (1824-1920), who  was active in the late 19th-early 20th centuries. Probably it is self-portrait of the artist.

Source: Arcadia.com; artprice.com; artnet.com.

Inscription: signed and dated 1898 lower right.

Technique: oil on canvas, original luxuriousy frame gold-plated.

Measurements: unframed w 7 2/3" x h 10 2/3 " (19,5 x 27 cm); framed w 16 1/8" x h 19 1/2 " (41 x 49,5 cm).

Condition: in very good condition.