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French Impressionist Oil Study of a Rodent
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French Impressionist Oil Study of a Rodent

1900 - 1920
Description

An early 20th Century French impressionist study of a rat, painted in oils on paper.

Masterly brush work, unsigned, framed in a suiting period frame.

A favourite of mine.

Height 39.5cm. Width 49.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
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Branching Out Antiques has dated this French Impressionist Oil Painting to the 1900s.

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SA1115780
Description
An early 20th Century French impressionist study of a rat, painted in oils on paper.

Masterly brush work, unsigned, framed in a suiting period frame.

A favourite of mine.

Height 39.5cm. Width 49.5cm

Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this French Impressionist Oil Painting to the 1900s.

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SA1115780
Branching Out Antiques
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Decorative & country house antiques, including art and taxidermy

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An antique French Impressionist oil study depicting a rodent amongst earthy foliage within a weathered grey wooden frame.
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Archive I An antique French Impressionist oil study depicting a rodent amongst earthy foliage within a weathered grey wooden frame.

French Impressionist Oil Study of a Rodent

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An antique French Impressionist oil study depicting a rodent amongst earthy foliage within a weathered grey wooden frame.
FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST OIL STUDY OF A RODENT
Ref: SA1115780
An antique French Impressionist oil study depicting a rodent amongst earthy foliage within a weathered grey wooden frame.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Impressionism
  • MaterialOil, Paper, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsImpasto brushwork, Earthy foliage, Weathered frame, Rodent subject
  • SizeH 39.5 cm (16 in) x W 49.5 cm (19 in)

This early 20th century French Impressionist oil study depicts a rodent amongst earthy foliage, rendered with masterly impasto brushwork in warm brown tones upon paper. The unsigned artwork sits within a weathered grey wooden frame displaying visible signs of age including speckled white distressing, surface wear, and plank construction. Measuring 39.5 cm high by 49.5 cm wide, the rectangular piece has a compact profile suited to display on a narrow wall space in a gentleman's library, study or hallway. The muted colour palette and rustic subject matter complement traditional interior schemes, offering an understated focal point when hung individually or grouped within a gallery arrangement.

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Impressionist animal studies focus on capturing naturalistic form, light, and texture using visible impasto and dynamic brushwork rather than rigid academic realism.

Artists frequently used oil paints on canvas, heavy paper, or wooden panels, often executed en plein air or as quick studio preparatory works.

Authentic pieces generally display age-appropriate craquelure, natural surface patina, edge wear, and period-correct backing or framing materials.

Small oil studies work effectively as part of a gallery wall, leaned against a shelf, or styled individually in narrow wall spaces to add historic texture.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and direct heat sources, dusting gently with a soft, dry brush without applying liquids.
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