The surprise 

"The Surprise" is an oil painting by Alexandre Antigna, a French artist known for his genre paintings depicting everyday life, often with a focus on rural scenes and working-class individuals. This particular work shows a young woman standing in a doorway, seemingly startled by a man holding a bouquet of flowers behind her. The painting's composition, with the woman framed by the open doorway, creates a sense of intimacy and suspense, inviting the viewer to contemplate the story unfolding before them. The loose brushwork and muted palette further enhance the sense of realism and immediacy of the scene.