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$1,881.83
£1,379.03
€1,560
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A$2,728.87
CHF 1,467.81
MX$32,673.76
NOK 18,389.95
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About the Item
Work on canvas no signed
Antique oil on canvas, European School, dating from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, unsigned.
This evocative pastoral scene depicts the interior of a rustic sheepfold, where a young shepherdess gently guides a flock of sheep into the barn through a wide open wooden door. Beyond the threshold, a sunlit rural landscape unfolds, creating a refined interplay between interior shadow and exterior light. This contrast lends depth, atmosphere, and visual balance to the composition.
The artist employs a warm, earthy palette dominated by ochres, soft browns, and golden hues, subtly enlivened by natural light. The painterly handling is confident and sensitive, suggesting textures—wool, aged timber, and straw—without excessive detail, favoring mood and authenticity. The result is a harmonious and immersive rural tableau.
Stylistically, the painting reflects the Realist and Naturalist traditions prevalent in European rural art at the turn of the century, celebrating agricultural life with sincerity and quiet poetry. Both decorative and narrative, this work will appeal to collectors of pastoral scenes, animal paintings, and timeless countryside imagery.
A character-rich and atmospheric painting, well suited to classic, rustic, or contemporary interiors seeking warmth and historical presence.
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- Dimensions:Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 36.23 in (92 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
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- Condition:no signed.
- Gallery Location:Genève, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2018211820292
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