Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
He would’ve studied extensively to be able to produce such a polished result. One which is rendered with the finest details, while also offering a design, which enlivens the imagination.
The composition is deliberately challenging. Note the position of the birch trees. They extend above the figure to add emphasis and draw the eye. Note too the angle of the figure, she’s looking across the cattle and outwards. This further guides us as we navigate the scene.
The sky is also rendered beautifully and the clouds seem to pass overhead. Such a remarkable work.
Signed in the lower right and held within a later frame.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 36” x 28½” / 91cm x 73cm
Year of creation: c. 1830
Provenance: Private collection, England.
Condition: Artwork presents well. Craquelure but the paint is stable. Frame with some light wear.
Artist’s auction maximum: £10,469
Jean-Baptiste Coene was a Belgian artist predominantly known for finely executed landscapes in the romantic tradition. He was trained by his father, Constantin Coene (1779-1841), and exhibited at the Brussels Salon.
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Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Jean-baptiste Coene, River Landscape with Cattle & Figure - Antique Oil Painting
