P. Prudhomme (active late XIXᵉ century) - Allegory of the Fr - Lot 102

P. Prudhomme (active late XIXᵉ century) - Allegory of the French Republic, 1889 Oil on wood panel signed and dated "P. Prudhomme, 1889" lower right, allegorical composition commemorating the centenary of the French Revolution with roaring lion dominating a gilded medallion with the monogram "RF" surrounded by tricolor flags, male figure symbolizing Industry and Work on the left, female figure representing Knowledge and the Arts on the right, winged genius presenting laurels in the foreground, work inscribed in the patriotic context of 1889 and the Universal Exhibition, presented in its period carved wooden frame. Details: Artist P. Prudhomme; date 1889; technique oil on panel; overall dimensions with frame 36 × 54.5 cm; weight 1,450 g; condition beautiful patina with age cracks, original frame in good condition.