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Christian Zacho, Spring, Forest Of Fontainebleau, Mare Aux Fées - Antique Oil Painting
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Brave Fine Art
This late 19th-century oil painting by Danish artist Christian Zacho (1843-1913) depicts a picturesque view in the Forest of Fontainebleau, near Paris.
The Mare aux Fées or ‘Fairy Pond’ is a particularly attractive area of the forest, which is steeped in myth and fantastical stories. Its beauty is derived from the combination of shimmering waters, numerous beech trees and a variety of wildlife. Many artists sought inspiration here, including Pierre Auguste Renoir and Rosa Bonheur. Legend has it that fairies scratched the surfaces of surrounding rocks leaving intriguing marks for the inquisitive traveller to explore.
In 1874, Zacho moved to Paris and trained under Camille Bernier and Leon Bonnat. During his two-year stay, he visited nearby Fontainebleau frequently, which was a popular haunt for artists due to its abundant scenery and connection with the ‘Barbizon School’ of painters. In 1875, he produced this exquisite piece depicting one of its most iconic sights.
The followin...g year, it was exhibited at the prestigious Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition (number 316) and possibly at the Paris Salon. A review refers to its ‘white sunshine’ and describes it as a ‘beautiful studied landscape.’
It was an important time for Zacho as he was merging his interest in French ‘plein air’ painting with his traditional Danish roots. This amalgam formed the basis of a flourishing career, numerous medals, and international exhibitions. Today he’s regarded as one of the foremost Danish landscape painters of his generation.
Signed/dated lower left and held within a gilt frame from the period.
Condition: Artwork presents well. Frame with some wear and old restorations.
Artist’s auction maximum: £19,185
Christian Zacho was an accomplished, medal-winning, Danish artist predominantly known for his idyllic landscapes depicting forest views in a naturalistic style. He trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and later in Paris under Camille Bernier and Leon Bonnat. He’s represented at the Statens Museum for Kunst and Ųregaard Museum.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1016305
Dateline of this antique is 1870
Height is 60cm (23.6inches)Width is 81cm (31.9inches)Depth is 7cm (2.8inches)
Antique SA1016305 shown on this page was made in 1870. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1870
ANTIQUE SA1016305
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Brave Fine Art
Exquisite antique paintings that capture the imagination.
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01684 215986
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