Edmond De Schampheleer, River Landscape with Cattle - Antique Oil Painting

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This enchanting 19th-century landscape painting by Belgian artist Edmond De Schampheleer (1824-1899) depicts a peaceful view across a picturesque river. It evokes the quiet bliss of an endless Summer’s day.

De Schampheleer’s brushwork is majestic - he’s trying to capture nature’s poetry with sincerity and expression. The scenery ebbs and flows, each component connected to the next, either with harmony or contrast. Note the gaps between the clouds, which create a sense of spaciousness when compared to the dense horizon. And the reeds in the foreground - striking verticals that add depth to the composition.

De Schampheleer enjoyed working directly from nature and for a time associated with the French ‘Barbizon School’ painters. These are considered to be some of the first to truly embrace painting ‘en plein air’ and they’re seen as a precursor to the impressionists.

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Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 36” x 24½” / 92cm x 62cm

Year of creation: c. 1880

Condition: Artwork presents well. Craquelure but the paint is stable. Frame with some light wear.

Artist’s auction highlight: £7,904 achieved for an oil painting in 2000.

Physical Dimensions

Height

62cm (24.41")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA957485

Description

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De Schampheleer’s brushwork is majestic - he’s trying to capture nature’s poetry with sincerity and expression.

Brave Fine Art

The scenery ebbs and flows, each component connected to the next, either with harmony or contrast. Note the gaps between the clouds, which create a sense of spaciousness when compared to the dense horizon. And the reeds in the foreground - striking verticals that add depth to the composition.

fig 1. Edmond De Schampheleer, River Landscape With Cattle - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. Edmond De Schampheleer, River Landscape with Cattle - Antique Oil Painting

De Schampheleer enjoyed working directly from nature and for a time associated with the French ‘Barbizon School’ painters. These are considered to be some of the first to truly embrace painting ‘en plein air’ and they’re seen as a precursor to the impressionists.