Kruseman, Frederik Marianus (1816-1882) Landscape with two peasants, oil on canvas. Gilt profile frame, classicist style of the Restoration. Corner palmettes with leafy branches with enclosed rosettes on the sides. Centre motifs with rosettes and leafy branches (probably acorns). Coniferous wood frame construction, decoration of gilding paste or plaster pressed or cast in negative moulds. Bright gold on black poliment. Mid-19th century, possibly also original. Signature became visible under UV lamp, see attached work protocol photo 3065-4j. Canvas 43 x 52.5 cm. Frame 57 x 67 cm. Minor damage, see photo 3065-4l.

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