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A beautiful 19th-century French landscape painting in the Barbizon School tradition, depicting a tranquil woodland landscape at Fontainebleau, France.
The composition features mature trees and a softly illuminated atmospheric landscape, with a small figure adding scale and interest. The muted earthy palette and loose, expressive brushwork are characteristic of the Barbizon School’s naturalistic approach to landscape painting.
The painting is unsigned and executed in oil on board.
Presented in an impressive ornate antique-style gilt frame which complements the painting beautifully.
* Overall framed size: 41 × 37 cm
14 × 14.57 inches
* Actual painting size: 26 × 22 cm
24 × 8.66 inches
Condition
The painting is offered in antique condition with visible signs of age and wear consistent with its period. There is surface dirt/old varnish, areas of craquelure and some scattered losses/abrasions to the paint surface. The board and reverse show age-related wear.
The ornate frame has also acquired age-related wear, losses and areas of rubbing to the finish, as visible in the photographs.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
Frame
The painting is housed in an attractive ornate gilt decorative frame, which is included with the painting. The frame is considered complimentary and shows signs of age, wear and restoration consistent with an antique frame.
Please note: We are selling the painting as an antique artwork and do not provide authentication certificates or independent expert attribution. Any attribution/style description is based on our research and visual assessment.
Shipping
Worldwide shipping available. The painting will be carefully and professionally packaged to help ensure safe delivery.
A charming 19th-century French landscape with strong Barbizon School character, ideal for collectors of antique European paintings, French landscapes and atmospheric woodland scenes.