Oil on canvas painting by genre painter Walter G. Ratterman depicts afternoon tea attended by three young ladies in 1930's attire. They are joined by two older gentlemen. This painting captures the life-like quality of a black and white photograph. Canvas measures apprx 23-1/2" x 44". Framed this painting measures apprx 26" x 46". Signed "Ratterman" in lower left corner. Paintings such as this one were painted "en grisaille" because they were used for reproduction as illustrations in books and periodicals prior to the introduction of four-color printing.
3,500/4,500
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