Spanish school, 19th century

Spanish school, 19th century.
"Flowers and birds".
Oil on mother-of-pearl shell.
It presents losses of polychrome.
Measurements: 25.5 x 25 x 3.5 cm.

This type of paintings on shell, were used as decoration especially in the twentieth century, inside showcases or in an exhibitor and was considered something exotic and original. They often allowed the support to be seen, giving rise to the typical sparkles produced by mother-of-pearl.