Rene Lelong, A Night At The Opera

Rene Lelong, A Night At The OperaThis exquisite late 19th century oil painting by French illustrator Rene Lelong depicts a family at the opera. Its brimming with lavish outfits and symbolic references to Parisian society. In the foreground, we see the central figure, a young lady wearing a beautiful bell shaped dress. The folds of the drapery catch the light, which extends across her shoulders and towards her neck. Shes conspicuously fashionable, catching glances from potential

This majestic building was constructed in 1537 and is owned by the Swedish Royal Family

Several scratches and a few small losses including two towards the top of the canvas

Radiant Summer light bathes the scenery - it’s warm

Could be cleaned to restore vibrancy if required but personally we prefer it as it is

One small area of paint loss in the top left and frame with age-related wear

The relationship between the couple is unclear but it’s likely that they’re husband and wife

An enigmatic early 20th-century Danish school painting depicting a seated male nude with back turned

Claude Lorrain (1600-1682)

Following his time at the Academy

Time has taken its toll on this charming painting but the scuffs

It’s been created with a great deal of skill particularly around the face and the handling of the skin

Since 1822