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‘A Pastoral Symphony’ Oil Painting by Alonso Perez 1881-1914
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‘A Pastoral Symphony’ Oil Painting by Alonso Perez 1881-1914

1900 - 1920
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A fine quality oil on mahogany panel by the artist Alonso Perez 1881-1914. The work is very much in the romantic, Rococo Revival tradition of the late nineteenth century, painted in great detail and depicting a couple in eighteenth century dress. The title: ‘A Pastoral Symphony’ is on the retailer’s label on the reverse. The work was originally sold by T.Richardson & Co of Picadilly, who were fine art dealers in London at the end of the nineteenth century. The painting is in very good untouched condition and is signed to the lower right. Alonso Perez was born into a family of Spanish painters, trained in Rome, but worked in Paris with some success. He exhibited from a young age and by the time he was twenty he was exhibiting in the Paris Salon. This is a fine example of his worked and is framed in the original good quality English gilt frame. C.1900.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 24 ¾ by 27 ¾

Physical Dimensions
Height
70.5cm (27.76")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
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Prometheus Antiques has dated this Framed Pastoral Oil Painting to the 1900s.

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SA1237957
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A fine quality oil on mahogany panel by the artist Alonso Perez 1881-1914.
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The work is very much in the romantic, Rococo Revival tradition of the late nineteenth century, painted in great detail and depicting a couple in eighteenth century dress.
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The title: ‘A Pastoral Symphony’ is on the retailer’s label on the reverse. The work was originally sold by T.Richardson & Co of Picadilly, who were fine art dealers in London at the end of the nineteenth century. The painting is in very good untouched condition and is signed to the lower right. Alonso Perez was born into a family of Spanish painters, trained in Rome, but worked in Paris with some success. He exhibited from a young age and by the time he was twenty he was exhibiting in the Paris Salon. This is a fine example of his worked and is framed in the original good quality English gilt frame. C.1900.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 24 ¾ by 27 ¾

Height
70.5cm (27.76")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Framed Pastoral Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237957
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An oil painting depicting two figures in 18th-century costume seated outdoors, presented in a carved gilt wood frame.
‘A Pastoral Symphony’ oil painting by Alonso Perez 1881-1914
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style19th Century European
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Wood, Gilt, Gesso
  • ColourGold and Terracotta
  • MotifsGilt acanthus leaf moulding, Pastoral figurative composition, Deep bevelled slip frame
  • SizeH 70.5 cm (28 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This oil painting on mahogany panel, titled 'A Pastoral Symphony', is by the artist Alonso Perez, working between 1881 and 1914. Executed in the 1900 Rococo Revival style, the work depicts a couple in eighteenth-century dress outdoors, rendered in oil paint on canvas and wood with a gold and terracotta palette. The artwork includes a signature to the lower right and a retailer label on the reverse from T.Richardson & Co of Piccadilly, London. The overall piece measures 70.5 cm high, 63 cm wide, and 9 cm deep, housed in an original English gilt frame with carved acanthus leaf moulding and a deep bevelled slip. Positioned in a French Chateau design vibe, the painting suits placement above the mantel in a home today. The gilt frame displays rich gold tones with elaborate carved detailing, while the painting showcases detailed figurative composition with terracotta accents. The work remains in untouched condition.

Pastoral genre paintings from the 19th century depict idealized rural scenes and countryside figures, often influenced by Romanticism and 18th-century classical themes. These works emphasize narrative storytelling, romanticized rustic life, and detailed costume rendered in realistic detail.

Artists typically painted with oil pigments mixed with natural binder oils on stretched linen or cotton canvas. Frames were constructed from carved wood or molded gesso layered with gold leaf gilding over a reddish clay bole foundation.

Authentic period paintings exhibit natural craquelure across the paint surface, age-appropriate oxidation on the canvas backing, and hand-carved or layered gesso frame construction. Signatures, period stretcher bars, and consistent patina on both frame and canvas further confirm age.

A gilt-framed oil painting functions as a focal point when hung against neutral walls or paired with modern furniture to create visual contrast. Placing the artwork in a well-lit reception room or hallway allows the gilded texture to capture ambient light.

Keep canvas paintings away from direct sunlight, moisture, and sudden humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking or warping. Lightly dust the frame with a dry soft brush, and consult a professional conservator for surface varnish cleaning or structural repairs.
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