Babes in the Woods: Chiaroscuro French Barbizon 19th Century Oil on Panel

Name: Babes in the Woods: Chiaroscuro French Barbizon 19th Century Oil on Panel
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA802380
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Skippings Fine Arts

Description

This is exactly the type of scene which brought fame to Rosalbin de Buncey (1833-1891) : he was a master of the chiaroscuro in dark forest landscapes combined with bright clearings. in this respect, he can be compared to his peer and compatriot Narcisse Diaz de la Pena.

Marie-Abraham Rosalbin de Buncey was born in 1833 in Chatillon-sur-Marne. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Léon Cogniet and debuted at the Paris Salon in 1876. His works can be found in the collections of the museums of Chambéry, Montpellier, Pontoise, Puy en Velay, Reims and Sceaux.

Our gorgeous "Babes in the Woods" is an oil painted on Mahogany panel measuring 27 x 35 cm and is signed "Rosalbin" at the lower left. It dates from circa 1880 and is presented in a period leaf gold frame. The overall framed size is 37 x 45 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

27cm (10.63")

Width

35cm (13.78")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA802380

Dealers Notes

Nous parlons français, und wir sprechen auch Deutsch! Paintings may be viewed in Norwich and in Paris, as well as in London and Cambridge by appointment. Please contact us if you would like further details and images of an artwork.

Description

Marie-Abraham Rosalbin de Buncey was born in 1833 in Chatillon-sur-Marne.

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He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Léon Cogniet and debuted at the Paris Salon in 1876.

Skippings Fine Arts

His works can be found in the collections of the museums of Chambéry, Montpellier, Pontoise, Puy en Velay, Reims and Sceaux.

fig 1. Babes in the Woods: Chiaroscuro French Barbizon 19th Century oil on panel — fig 1. Babes in the Woods: Chiaroscuro French Barbizon 19th Century Oil on Panel

Our gorgeous "Babes in the Woods" is an oil painted on Mahogany panel measuring 27 x 35 cm and is signed "Rosalbin" at the lower left. It dates from circa 1880 and is presented in a period leaf gold frame. The overall framed size is 37 x 45 cm