Oil on canvas, signed at lower left, Paul Foinet of Paris stencil to canvas verso, presented in a later gilt frame with artist's plaque.

Stretcher size 18 x 12 7/8 in.; Frame dimensions 27 1/2 x 22 1/4 in.

Private Collection, California and North Carolina

Frederik Hendrik Kaemmerer was a Dutch painter known for his romantic and elegant scenes, often set in the 18th century. Originally trained in the academic style, Kaemmerer began his career painting historical scenes, but he later shifted his focus to genre paintings that captured the refined life of the French aristocracy. His works are characterized by their delicate brushwork, soft color palettes, and attention to the luxurious details of costume and setting.

Kaemmerer spent much of his career in Paris, where he was influenced by the French art scene and became associated with the Salon, where he exhibited regularly. His paintings, with their blend of historical nostalgia and vivid realism, remain admired for their charm and technical mastery.

Stable craquelure; later varnish