Ch. Herve (XIX) - Rastende Herde
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Rastende Herde, a 19th century oil painting on wood by Ch. Herve, Realism, depicting animals in a stall interior, signed lower left, France, in good condition.
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Ch. Herve. France, active in the 19th century.
Resting herds in the stable interior.
oil on wood.
Signed bottom left 'CH. HERVE'. 35 x 26.4 cm (13.8 x 10.4 inches).
It concerns the work of a specialized genre painter of the 19th century, whose identity in the art-historical context is not unequivocally established. The work stands as exemplary for the animal painting that was widespread in the late 19th century, which focused on the realistic depiction of rural motifs.
• Visual execution: The composition uses targeted lighting from the upper right to distinctly highlight the various surfaces, especially the wool of the sheep and the straw.
• Thematic context: The barn interior was a classical subject of the era, focusing on the calm, almost static portrayal of livestock in their familiar surroundings.
• Painterly execution: The artist works with an earthy color palette and an impasto application in the light areas, which gives the scene a solid sense of spatial depth.
• Iconography: The depiction of the animals at the trough and the manger constitutes a typical snapshot of rural everyday life, without pursuing any complex symbolism.
• Condition: The work is in good condition; the wooden support is stable, and the paint layer exhibits age-appropriate, fine craquelure.
Seller's Story
Art dealing has been in our family: my grandfather was an art dealer, and my mother is an antique dealer. In 2017, I continued this tradition and founded the Antoni Art Dealership—with the goal of making high-quality European art accessible to a new audience. Since then, we have passionately dedicated ourselves to trading paintings from the 19th century to the present. Our portfolio is complemented by our own gallery for contemporary art, where we present and promote current artistic positions.
Our expertise, cross-generational experience, and a carefully curated selection make us a special address for collectors, art lovers, and the curious.
Translated by Google TranslateCh. Herve. France, active in the 19th century.
Resting herds in the stable interior.
oil on wood.
Signed bottom left 'CH. HERVE'. 35 x 26.4 cm (13.8 x 10.4 inches).
It concerns the work of a specialized genre painter of the 19th century, whose identity in the art-historical context is not unequivocally established. The work stands as exemplary for the animal painting that was widespread in the late 19th century, which focused on the realistic depiction of rural motifs.
• Visual execution: The composition uses targeted lighting from the upper right to distinctly highlight the various surfaces, especially the wool of the sheep and the straw.
• Thematic context: The barn interior was a classical subject of the era, focusing on the calm, almost static portrayal of livestock in their familiar surroundings.
• Painterly execution: The artist works with an earthy color palette and an impasto application in the light areas, which gives the scene a solid sense of spatial depth.
• Iconography: The depiction of the animals at the trough and the manger constitutes a typical snapshot of rural everyday life, without pursuing any complex symbolism.
• Condition: The work is in good condition; the wooden support is stable, and the paint layer exhibits age-appropriate, fine craquelure.
Seller's Story
Art dealing has been in our family: my grandfather was an art dealer, and my mother is an antique dealer. In 2017, I continued this tradition and founded the Antoni Art Dealership—with the goal of making high-quality European art accessible to a new audience. Since then, we have passionately dedicated ourselves to trading paintings from the 19th century to the present. Our portfolio is complemented by our own gallery for contemporary art, where we present and promote current artistic positions.
Our expertise, cross-generational experience, and a carefully curated selection make us a special address for collectors, art lovers, and the curious.
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Artist
Ch. Herve (XIX)
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Rastende Herde
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
35 cm
Width
26.4 cm
Depiction/Theme
Animals
Style
Realism
Period
19th century
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