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Large 19th Century Romantic Landscape Painting signed by Godchaux

$5,705.95
£4,246.91
€4,800
CA$7,913.59
A$8,519.70
CHF 4,562.46
MX$102,659.33
NOK 57,565.65
SEK 52,681.87
DKK 36,584.87

About the Item

Elegant and evocative, this superb oil on canvas signed Godchaux embodies the art of 19th-century Romantic landscape painting, where majestic nature and poetic atmospheres meet. The scene depicts a breathtaking panorama of mountains and cliffs bathed in golden light, reflected in the tranquil waters of a river. In the foreground, small figures bring a touch of life and narrative, inviting the viewer to step into this serene and contemplative world. The composition, dominated by impressive rocky masses and skies animated with drifting clouds, reveals the artist’s mastery in capturing both the power and beauty of nature. The richly textured paint surface, applied with generous impasto and often worked with a palette knife, gives the canvas remarkable depth and relief, endowing the painting with a striking presence. The painting is presented in its original ornate giltwood frame, enhancing both its decorative impact and refined character. A work of exceptional quality, this painting is ideal for collectors of Romantic landscapes and for any distinguished interior wishing to highlight the beauty of 19th-century fine art. About the artist: Godchaux was a French painter active in the 19th century, known for landscapes inspired by the Romantic vision of nature and the Barbizon school. His works reflect a fascination with the majesty of natural sites, where mankind appears in harmony with a greater and more powerful environment. His paintings combine a keen observation of nature with a poetic sensibility, placing him in line with the great European landscape painters of his time. Today, his works are especially sought after for their painterly intensity and evocative atmosphere.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 43.71 in (111 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Barbizon School (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Canvas,Oiled
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    NICE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9202246756342

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