Genre Figurative Oil Portrait Painting Courtiers Taking Afternoon Tea Versailles Interior Scene Paris Rococo Manner Art

Very large mid 20th century Rococo style oil painting on canvas titled 'Après-Midi / Afternoon Tea At Versailles. Circa - Vintage 1950’s Artwork Title - Afternoon Tea At Versailles Wonderful French Palace of Versailles interior scene with five courtiers and one waiter dressed in 18th century romantic clothing of the period. At the centre of the composition a large table, with surrounding dinner guests both sitting and standing on elaborate rococo salon chairs. Two females (lady in pink polonaise gown & lady in yellow polonaise gown) show the most dominant roles. The table set with silver tea service and tea cups and saucers in fine servrés bone china. all guest seem enthralled with the lady standing at the top of the table, whom appears to be giving a speech. Behind the table stands a gilt mirrored console table with large french ormolu clock and vase filled with vibrant plumage. Elaborate walls decoration with plaster panelling and ormolu wall sconces. The bases of large glass chandeliers which hang from the ceiling grace the top of the artwork. Exceptional artwork with optimum intrigue. perfect for 18th century arts enthusiast or art lover of the rococo period. Beautifully feminine artwork painted by accomplished hand in the finest of detail. Signed by artist H.D.Espinoza in the lower right bottom corner. Provenance: Purchased From Fine Art Collector.