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Popular scene next to a hermitage. Signed. Spanish genre painting school. 19th century - Oil on panel. Dimensions 17 x 9 cm. A small genre scene unfolds in front of a modest rural hermitage, where two figures converse near the entrance, while the surrounding vegetation and landscape complete the composition. The painter synthesizes the architectural elements with agile and spontaneous brushstrokes, focusing attention on the dialogue between the figures and the picturesque character of the setting. The luminous colors and the simplification of forms encourage a direct and evocative interpretation. The presence of a visible signature suggests a clear authorial intent within the Spanish costumbrista tradition of the late 19th century. The work stands out for its ability to condense a rural and popular atmosphere into a small format, while maintaining remarkable narrative and visual richness. Dimensions 17 x 9 cm.