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Large C.1930 Oil Painting “The Newborn Child” After Georges De La Tour – Fellman

Name: Large C.1930 Oil Painting “The Newborn Child” After Georges De La Tour – Fellman
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1234084
Price: 725 GBP
Availability: InStock

1940 - 1960

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Description

Large C.1930 Oil Painting “The Newborn Child” After Georges de La Tour – Fellman

Brief Description:

This is a beautiful, large and extremely decorative early-to-mid 20th-century oil on canvas, after the celebrated 17th-century French Baroque master Georges de La Tour (1593–1652).

The painting is a finely executed period interpretation of La Tour's famous composition “The Newborn Child” (Le Nouveau-né), depicting a mother tenderly cradling her swaddled infant. At the same time, a second female figure looks on.

The composition is particularly admired for its extraordinary use of chiaroscuro, with the figures emerging dramatically from the darkness and illuminated by a warm, concealed light source. The rich red of the mother's dress contrasts beautifully against the predominantly dark background, producing a wonderfully intimate and contemplative image.

Of particular interest, the reverse of the canvas is inscribed “Kopiował Fr. Fellmann” — Polish for “Copied by Fr. Fellmann” — apparently identifying the artist responsible for this period interpretation.

The painting also bears the inscription “G. de La Tour” lower right, acknowledging the artist of the original composition.

Executed on a substantial scale, the work has tremendous presence when hung and is presented within its attractive decorative gilt frame.

A striking and beautifully atmospheric period oil painting after one of the great masterpieces of 17th-century French Baroque art.

Attributes:

After Georges de La Tour (1593–1652)

The Newborn Child / Le Nouveau-né

Oil on canvas

Inscribed “G. de La Tour” lower right

Inscribed verso “Kopiował Fr. Fellmann”

European School

Early-to-mid 20th century

Circa 1930–1950

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall superb original condition.

Overall Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 34.5'' | 87.6 cm

Width: 41'' | 104.1 cm

Depth: 3'' | 7.6 cm

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Physical Dimensions

Height

87.6cm (34.49")

Width

104.1cm (40.98")

Depth

7.6cm (2.99")

Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Framed Baroque Oil Painting to the 1950s.

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SA1234084

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Description

Large C.1930 Oil Painting “The Newborn Child” After Georges de La Tour – Fellman

Brief Description:

“

This is a beautiful, large and extremely decorative early-to-mid 20th-century oil on canvas, after the celebrated 17th-century French Baroque master Georges de La Tour (1593–1652).

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fig 1. A framed twentieth-century oil painting depicting two women in dramatic candlelight illumination leaning over a swaddled infant inside an ornate gold frame. — fig 1. Large C.1930 Oil Painting “The Newborn Child” After Georges De La Tour – Fellman

The painting is a finely executed period interpretation of La Tour's famous composition “The Newborn Child” (Le Nouveau-né), depicting a mother tenderly cradling her swaddled infant. At the same time, a second female figure looks on.

fig 2. A framed twentieth-century oil painting depicting two women in dramatic candlelight illumination leaning over a swaddled infant inside an ornate gold frame. — fig 2. Large C.1930 Oil Painting “The Newborn Child” After Georges De La Tour – Fellman

The composition is particularly admired for its extraordinary use of chiaroscuro, with the figures emerging dramatically from the darkness and illuminated by a warm, concealed light source. The rich red of the mother's dress contrasts beautifully against the predominantly dark background, producing a wonderfully intimate and contemplative image.

fig 3. A framed twentieth-century oil painting depicting two women in dramatic candlelight illumination leaning over a swaddled infant inside an ornate gold frame. — fig 3. Large C.1930 Oil Painting “The Newborn Child” After Georges De La Tour – Fellman

Of particular interest, the reverse of the canvas is inscribed “Kopiował Fr. Fellmann” — Polish for “Copied by Fr. Fellmann” — apparently identifying the artist responsible for this period interpretation.

fig 4. A framed twentieth-century oil painting depicting two women in dramatic candlelight illumination leaning over a swaddled infant inside an ornate gold frame. — fig 4. Large C.1930 Oil Painting “The Newborn Child” After Georges De La Tour – Fellman

The painting also bears the inscription “G. de La Tour” lower right, acknowledging the artist of the original composition.

Executed on a substantial scale, the work has tremendous presence when hung and is presented within its attractive decorative gilt frame.

fig 5. A framed twentieth-century oil painting depicting two women in dramatic candlelight illumination leaning over a swaddled infant inside an ornate gold frame. — fig 5. Large C.1930 Oil Painting “The Newborn Child” After Georges De La Tour – Fellman

A striking and beautifully atmospheric period oil painting after one of the great masterpieces of 17th-century French Baroque art.

Attributes:

After Georges de La Tour (1593–1652)

The Newborn Child / Le Nouveau-né

fig 6. A framed twentieth-century oil painting depicting two women in dramatic candlelight illumination leaning over a swaddled infant inside an ornate gold frame. — fig 6. Large C.1930 Oil Painting “The Newborn Child” After Georges De La Tour – Fellman

Oil on canvas

Inscribed “G. de La Tour” lower right

Inscribed verso “Kopiował Fr. Fellmann”

European School

Early-to-mid 20th century

Circa 1930–1950

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall superb original condition.

fig 7. A framed twentieth-century oil painting depicting two women in dramatic candlelight illumination leaning over a swaddled infant inside an ornate gold frame. — fig 7. Large C.1930 Oil Painting “The Newborn Child” After Georges De La Tour – Fellman

Overall Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 34.5'' | 87.6 cm

Width: 41'' | 104.1 cm

Depth: 3'' | 7.6 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 8. A framed twentieth-century oil painting depicting two women in dramatic candlelight illumination leaning over a swaddled infant inside an ornate gold frame. — fig 8. Large C.1930 Oil Painting “The Newborn Child” After Georges De La Tour – Fellman

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

fig 9. A framed twentieth-century oil painting depicting two women in dramatic candlelight illumination leaning over a swaddled infant inside an ornate gold frame. — fig 9. Large C.1930 Oil Painting “The Newborn Child” After Georges De La Tour – Fellman

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.