19th-century Barbizon School Landscape with Fisherman, Oil Painting

19th century

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Description

An atmospheric oil painting depicting a fisherman on a beautiful lake in a rural area of France.

The artist has used an earthy natural palette of browns and blues to great effect. The reflections on the lake are particularly splendid and evoke memories of peaceful days in the countryside.

Stylistically, the painting fits with the approach taken by the Barbizon group of artists who were active between 1830-1870. These were some of the first to truly embrace painting outdoors and they’re seen as a precursor to the French impressionists.

The painting is housed within an appropriate later frame.

Medium: Oil on board

Overall size: 13” x 10” / 34cm x 26cm

Year of creation: c. 1870

Provenance: France

Condition: Areas of light craquelure but otherwise fine. Frame with some age-related patina.

Physical Dimensions

Height

26cm (10.24")

Width

34cm (13.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA725523

Description

An atmospheric oil painting depicting a fisherman on a beautiful lake in a rural area of France.

The artist has used an earthy natural palette of browns and blues to great effect.

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The reflections on the lake are particularly splendid and evoke memories of peaceful days in the countryside.

Brave Fine Art

fig 1. 19th-Century Barbizon School Landscape With Fisherman, Oil Painting — fig 1. 19th-century Barbizon School Landscape with Fisherman, Oil Painting

Stylistically, the painting fits with the approach taken by the Barbizon group of artists who were active between 1830-1870. These were some of the first to truly embrace painting outdoors and they’re seen as a precursor to the French impressionists.