1904 L.Scott After Federico Mazzotta Antique Oil painting on canvas, Genre scene

Up for sale is an antique original oil painting on canvas after Federico Mazzotta (Italian, 1839–1897), titled “Stealing a Taste.”

This beautiful composition captures a warm domestic scene in a rustic interior, featuring three figures—a seated woman, a young girl, and a boy sneaking a spoonful of food from a pot on a low wooden table. The earthy tones, soft lighting, and detailed depiction of the humble kitchen create an inviting, nostalgic atmosphere, celebrating the quiet moments of rural life.

The painting is signed L. Scott and dated 1904 in the lower-left corner.

• Dimensions (framed): 30.5” W x 24.5” H

• Dimensions (sight): 24.5” W x 18” H

• Condition: Relined on plastic film; minor paint losses; very minor craquelure; scattered inpainting; some repaired patches on the backside. Nicely framed in a gilded ornate frame.

Please note: The physical colors of the item may vary slightly from the photos due to lighting, camera, and screen differences.

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