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Vincent Chevilliard (1841-1904) - 'An Amusing Read'. Oil on Panel.
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Vincent Chevilliard (1841-1904) - 'An Amusing Read'. Oil on Panel.

19th century
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'An Amusing Read', a delightful small oil on panel by Vincent Chevilliard (French, 1841-1904). Signed lower left.

The work depicts a clergyman in a summer garden laughing as he's caught unawares by a humorous line in his book. The detail throughout the work is truly exceptional with the expert depiction of light making the subject appear almost three dimensional on the gravel path against the backdrop of leaves and carefully depicted flowers.

Label for 'M. Newman Ltd, Fine Art Dealers of 43a Duke Street, London' verso. Illegible stamp to the board from which only 'Paris' and 'Lafitte' is legible, the beginning of the stamp being obscured by the later London Gallery label. Presumably the stamp is for a gallery situated on the historic street of Rue Laffitte, Paris.

A fantastic work.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 26cm

Width: 20cm

Depth: 4cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this French Genre Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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Description
'An Amusing Read', a delightful small oil on panel by Vincent Chevilliard (French, 1841-1904). Signed lower left.
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The work depicts a clergyman in a summer garden laughing as he's caught unawares by a humorous line in his book.
Harrington Antiques

The detail throughout the work is truly exceptional with the expert depiction of light making the subject appear almost three dimensional on the gravel path against the backdrop of leaves and carefully depicted flowers.

fig 1. A 19th-century oil painting on panel depicting a smiling clergyman reading a book, set within a heavily carved rococo gilt frame.
fig 1. Vincent Chevilliard (1841-1904) - 'An Amusing Read'. Oil on Panel.

Label for 'M. Newman Ltd, Fine Art Dealers of 43a Duke Street, London' verso. Illegible stamp to the board from which only 'Paris' and 'Lafitte' is legible, the beginning of the stamp being obscured by the later London Gallery label. Presumably the stamp is for a gallery situated on the historic street of Rue Laffitte, Paris.

A fantastic work.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 26cm

Width: 20cm

Depth: 4cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this French Genre Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205881
Dealers Internal Ref
7757
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Archive I A 19th-century oil painting on panel depicting a smiling clergyman reading a book, set within a heavily carved rococo gilt frame.

Vincent Chevilliard (1841-1904) - 'An Amusing Read'. Oil on Panel.

Archive II A 19th-century oil painting on panel depicting a smiling clergyman reading a book, set within a heavily carved rococo gilt frame. View II
Archive III A 19th-century oil painting on panel depicting a smiling clergyman reading a book, set within a heavily carved rococo gilt frame. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century oil painting on panel depicting a smiling clergyman reading a book, set within a heavily carved rococo gilt frame. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century oil painting on panel depicting a smiling clergyman reading a book, set within a heavily carved rococo gilt frame. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century oil painting on panel depicting a smiling clergyman reading a book, set within a heavily carved rococo gilt frame. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century oil painting on panel depicting a smiling clergyman reading a book, set within a heavily carved rococo gilt frame. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century oil painting on panel depicting a smiling clergyman reading a book, set within a heavily carved rococo gilt frame. View VIII
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A 19th-century oil painting on panel depicting a smiling clergyman reading a book, set within a heavily carved rococo gilt frame.
Vincent Chevilliard (1841-1904) - 'An Amusing Read'. Oil on Panel.
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A 19th-century oil painting on panel depicting a smiling clergyman reading a book, set within a heavily carved rococo gilt frame.
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French clerical genre paintings typically depict members of the clergy in lighthearted, candid everyday situations, departing from solemn religious iconography to offer observational character studies.

Artists painted on seasoned wooden panels primed with a gesso ground before applying oil pigments, typically housing the work in hand-carved wood frames coated in composition ornament and gold leaf.

Authentic period panels often show natural wood grain and chamfered edges on the reverse, age-related surface craquelure, historical framing hardware, and period artist signatures or gallery labels.

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