Victorian Tavern Scene Three Gentlemen in Conversation Over Drinks Oil Painting

Discussing Ailments by ALEXANDER AUSTEN (1859-1924) signed with monogram oil on canvas, framed framed: 13.5 x 17 inches canvas: 9 x 12 inches Provenance: Private collection, Yorkshire, England Condition: overall very good condition Description: This intriguing oil painting portrays a lively and intimate scene of three gentlemen gathered around a wooden table in a cozy tavern setting. Each figure is uniquely characterized, with expressive facial features and detailed attire, showcasing the artist’s ability to capture human interaction and personality. The older gentleman on the left inspects a pair of spectacles, while his companions—one jovial and one attentive—engage him in animated conversation. It is a classic Victorian genre scene, capturing life back in Englands 1800-1899.