WLT218458 Italian peasants before a shrine, 1829 (w/c on paper heightened with gum) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 19x14.3 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; (add.info.: watercolor heightened with gum, over graphite underdrawing with details in iron gall ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige wove paper An Italian brigand kneels at the feet of his beloved before an altar where he has laid aside his arms. He declares his virtuous intentions, and the lovers appeal to the Madonna for her blessing.); French, out of copyright.