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Crossing the River, Pastoral River Landscape French Barbizon 19th Century Oil on Canvas
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Crossing the River, Pastoral River Landscape French Barbizon 19th Century Oil on Canvas

19th century
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A lovely 19th Century pastoral landscape by Charles Donzel (1824-1889) depicting two figures knee deep in the river.

It is very much in the tradition of the Barbizon art movement, lead by Theodore Rousseau and Jean Francois Milet, which was concerned with the preservation of France’s rural landscapes; awareness of the sanctity of labor; and the encroachment of industrialisation on a once bucolic environment.

Charles Donzel had studied music and sculpture before going on to focus on painting. His paintings were exhibited at the Paris Salon, and a drawing by the artist is now in the collections of the British Museum.

Our oil on canvas is signed has been relined and restored. It is signed to the lower left. Measuring 30 x 44 cm, the overall framed size: is 35 x 48cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Barbizon River Landscape Painting to the 1880s.

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SA712000
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Description
A lovely 19th Century pastoral landscape by Charles Donzel (1824-1889) depicting two figures knee deep in the river.

It is very much in the tradition of the Barbizon art movement, lead by Theodore Rousseau and Jean Francois Milet, which was concerned with the preservation of France’s rural landscapes; awareness of the sanctity of labor; and the encroachment of industrialisation on a once bucolic environment.

Charles Donzel had studied music and sculpture before going on to focus on painting.

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His paintings were exhibited at the Paris Salon, and a drawing by the artist is now in the collections of the British Museum.
Skippings Fine Arts

Our oil on canvas is signed has been relined and restored. It is signed to the lower left. Measuring 30 x 44 cm, the overall framed size: is 35 x 48cm.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Barbizon River Landscape Painting to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA712000
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A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a muted pastoral landscape with a large pollarded willow tree beside a river where figures wade.
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Archive I A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a muted pastoral landscape with a large pollarded willow tree beside a river where figures wade.

Crossing the River, Pastoral River Landscape French Barbizon 19th Century Oil on Canvas

Archive II A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a muted pastoral landscape with a large pollarded willow tree beside a river where figures wade. View II
Archive III A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a muted pastoral landscape with a large pollarded willow tree beside a river where figures wade. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a muted pastoral landscape with a large pollarded willow tree beside a river where figures wade. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a muted pastoral landscape with a large pollarded willow tree beside a river where figures wade. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a muted pastoral landscape with a large pollarded willow tree beside a river where figures wade. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a muted pastoral landscape with a large pollarded willow tree beside a river where figures wade. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a muted pastoral landscape with a large pollarded willow tree beside a river where figures wade. View VIII
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A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a muted pastoral landscape with a large pollarded willow tree beside a river where figures wade.
Crossing the river, pastoral river landscape French Barbizon 19th Century oil on canvas
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A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a muted pastoral landscape with a large pollarded willow tree beside a river where figures wade.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBarbizon School
  • MaterialOil on Canvas
  • ColourMuted Green
  • MotifsPollarded tree, River landscape, Pastoral scene, Tonalist sky
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This nineteenth-century oil on canvas painting by Charles Donzel depicts a pastoral river landscape in a muted green palette. The composition shows a large pollarded willow tree beside a body of water with two figures wading, set beneath a tonalist sky. The artwork belongs to the Barbizon School tradition and follows the artist's training in music and sculpture, with his works having been exhibited at the Paris Salon. The canvas measures 30 cm high, 44 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, and the piece has been relined, restored, and signed by the artist to the lower left. The artwork brings a French chateau design aesthetic to interiors, functioning well as a decorative focal point above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway. Its quiet rural subject matter suits traditional and classic interior schemes, adding historical character to empty wall spaces. Hanging hardware suitable for canvas display allows for secure wall mounting. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth maintains the surface condition of the painted canvas.

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The Barbizon School was an informal movement of French painters active from approximately 1830 to 1870, centred near the Forest of Fontainebleau. Artists of this movement favoured direct observation of nature, plein air sketching, and realistic pastoral subjects over historical or classical compositions.

Nineteenth-century landscape paintings were typically executed using oil paints mixed with natural pigments and linseed oil binders on stretched linen or cotton canvas. Artists often applied natural varnish, such as dammar, to protect the paint layer and enhance depth of colour.

Authentic 19th-century oil paintings generally display natural age-related craquelure, subtle oxidisation on the canvas reverse, and traditional hand-stretched canvas keys. Stretcher bars, frame hardware, and brushwork techniques appropriate to the period further assist in verification.

An antique landscape painting can be styled as a focal point above a console table, mantlepiece, or sideboard. Modern minimalist framing or hanging the work unframed against neutral walls creates a balanced contrast between contemporary architecture and classical art.

To preserve an oil on canvas painting, display it away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and heat sources. Clean gently using a soft, dry brush, and consult a professional conservator for varnish restoration or surface cleaning.
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