19TH C EUROPEAN INTERIOR GENRE OIL PAINTING:

Oil on canvas of a detailed genre scene. Young mother in red robe and striped scarf seated next to her baby asleep in a carved cradle. She has a book on her lap to read to her child. She holds her head in her hand and has a weary expression on her face. There is a pine hutch with pottery and dishes, slate floor, toys and doll on the floor in front of the cradle. Monogrammed signature in red lower left. Image 24 inches x 20 inches, 5 inch wide gilt frame. Old repairs on the back of thecanvas.