Delightful small painting, framed in a contemporary frame made of carved and gilded wood paste, depicting a lively genre scene. In the background, an Italian garden opens to reveal two young women dressed in elegant 18th-century attire, engaged in conversation. A young man, seated on a finely crafted marble balustrade, draws attention, while one of the two maidens, with dark hair, delicately holds his leg. The painting, characterized by a harmonious interplay of chiaroscuro, is of extraordinary workmanship and capable of enriching any environment with taste and elegance. It is attributed to an anonymous painter of French origin active around the end of the 18th century. Measurements: H x W x D overall 51 x 42 x 5cm; H x W of the artwork alone 35 x 27cm