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Barbizon School 19th Century Oil Painting Sunlit Forest Path Birch Trees Framed

1880

$3,775
£2,874.66
€3,282.68
CA$5,304.34
A$5,819.87
CHF 3,065.63
MX$69,233.53
NOK 39,270.34
SEK 35,859.19
DKK 24,524.77

About the Item

This luminous 19th century oil on canvas captures a serene woodland path dappled with golden afternoon light. The artist’s masterful brushwork conveys both the weight and texture of the birch trees in the foreground and the atmospheric haze of sunlight filtering through the canopy. A winding trail disappears into the forest, inviting the viewer into a tranquil, meditative landscape. Executed with subtle tonal shifts and naturalistic detail, the work recalls the Romantic and Barbizon traditions, where artists such as Théodore Rousseau, Narcisse Virgilio Díaz, and even the Scandinavian painter Frits Thaulow elevated the intimate study of nature into high art. The atmospheric treatment of light in this painting also suggests kinship with German and Austrian plein-air schools of the late 19th century. The painting is housed in its original, highly elaborate gilt frame with foliate and acorn motifs, adding depth and grandeur to the work. Unsigned. Medium: Oil on canvas Period: 19th Century Style: Barbizon / Romantic Landscape Frame: Original carved and gilded frame This piece is ideal for collectors of Romantic and Barbizon landscapes, as well as those seeking a richly framed antique painting that brings depth, warmth, and a sense of timeless tranquility into the interior.
  • Creation Year:
    1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU139216834442

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