"Secret Attraction: Sh. Doriac, an Active French Artist of the Second Half of the 19th Century"

(Active in the second half of the 19th century) A secret affection. A granddaughter, wrapped in a newspaper, gently takes her grandmother's hand to whisper something confidential in her ear. In the background, a little sister is absorbed in her doll play. An empathic observation, depicted in a beautifully painted genre scene, executed with masterful attention to detail and materials. Oil on panel. Indistinctly signed "Ch. Doriac". Dimensions 65.8 cm x 51.1 cm. Framed. French genre painter, active in the second half of the 19th century; oil on panel. Indistinctly signed "Ch. Doriac".