This genre scene, created by Albert Gianini after David Teniers the Younger, offers a charming glimpse into everyday life. The painting depicts two figures, dressed in modest attire, engaged in a leisurely moment in front of a fireplace within an interior setting. One figure stands, slightly leaning towards the other, who is seated and in the process of lighting a pipe.

The warm hues used in the artwork convey a sense of comfort and tranquility, emphasizing the naturalness of the scene. The central source of light in the composition is the fireplace, which not only illuminates the space but also serves as a focal point for the viewer. As the hues darken towards the edges of the painting, it effectively frames the central characters and draws the viewer's attention to them.

Details:
Artist: Albert Gianini (After David Teniers the Younger)
Title: "Two Peasants by the Fireplace"
Date: 1900
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 23.5 x 17 cm
Condition Report: Overall good condition
Notes: The painting is signed lower left and inscribed "Albert Gianini Cop. AD Teniers." On the verso, there is a stamp from the Städelsches Kunstinstitut and an old collection label with the inventory number 1499. Additionally, there is a handwritten inscription that reads, "Copy after D. Teniers painted in the Städel Institute by Albert Gianini 1900." The artwork is presented in a gold-colored wooden frame.

About the artist:
Albert Gianini was a painter and engraver known for his portraits and landscape works. He was born in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1876. Gianini studied under Wilhelm Trübner and H. Blier at the Städelsche Kunstinsitut. In 1900, he exhibited two of his works at the second exhibition of the best artists in Frankfurt. From 1900 to 1903, he furthered his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels before returning to Germany.

In 1904, Gianini returned to Frankfurt, where he established a studio in 1914. He was also a member of the Jewish cultural association in Frankfurt in 1933. Tragically, he passed away in 1937 in Frankfurt. His works have been auctioned in various countries, including Belgium, the United Kingdom, Germany, Israel, and Switzerland.