19th-century French School, Chevreuils En Forêt - Antique Oil Painting

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This charming late 19th-century French School oil painting depicts a forest view with deer.

Stylistically, it fits with the approach taken by the Barbizon school of artists who were active between 1830-1870. These were some of the first to truly embrace painting outdoors and they’re seen as a precursor to the French impressionists.

Many of their works were created in the forest of Fontainebleau near the village of Barbizon. The composition is particularly reminiscent of those by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796-1875), so perhaps the artist was a follower.

Signed illegibly in the lower left and held within a gilt frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 16” x 12½” / 41cm x 32cm

Year of creation: c. 1880

Labels & Inscriptions: Exhibition label on reverse.

Provenance: Private collection, France / Private collection, England.

Condition: Assessed and approved by our conservator. One old patch on the reverse.

Physical Dimensions

Height

32cm (12.60")

Width

41cm (16.14")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1051712

Description

This charming late 19th-century French School oil painting depicts a forest view with deer.

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Stylistically, it fits with the approach taken by the Barbizon school of artists who were active between 1830-1870.

Brave Fine Art

These were some of the first to truly embrace painting outdoors and they’re seen as a precursor to the French impressionists.

fig 1. 19th-Century French School, Chevreuils En Forêt - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. 19th-century French School, Chevreuils En Forêt - Antique Oil Painting

Many of their works were created in the forest of Fontainebleau near the village of Barbizon. The composition is particularly reminiscent of those by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796-1875), so perhaps the artist was a follower.