Ch. Herve (XIX) - Hirte mit Herde
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Hirte mit Herde, an oil on panel painting by CH. HERVE from the 19th century in Realism, France, depicting animals with a shepherd and signed lower left.
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CH. HERVE. France, active in the 19th century.
Shepherd with a herd.
oil on wood.
Bottom left, signed 'CH. HERVE'.
35 x 26.4 cm (13.8 x 10.4 inches).
This is the work of a specialized genre painter from the 19th century, whose identity within the art-historical context is not clearly established. The piece stands as exemplary of the animal painting widespread in the late 19th century, which focused on the realistic rendering of rural motifs.
• Visual execution: The composition employs targeted lighting from the upper right to differentiate and highlight the various surfaces — especially the wool of the sheep and the straw.
• Thematic context: The stall interior was a classic subject of the era, focusing on a 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 overall condition; the wooden support is stable, and the paint layer shows age-appropriate, fine craquelure and a yellowed, age-appropriate varnish.
• Market context: Solidly crafted works of this kind regularly attract attention in the regional auction scene as decorative collectibles and as artisanal testimonies of their era.
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.
Shepherd with a herd.
oil on wood.
Bottom left, signed 'CH. HERVE'.
35 x 26.4 cm (13.8 x 10.4 inches).
This is the work of a specialized genre painter from the 19th century, whose identity within the art-historical context is not clearly established. The piece stands as exemplary of the animal painting widespread in the late 19th century, which focused on the realistic rendering of rural motifs.
• Visual execution: The composition employs targeted lighting from the upper right to differentiate and highlight the various surfaces — especially the wool of the sheep and the straw.
• Thematic context: The stall interior was a classic subject of the era, focusing on a 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 overall condition; the wooden support is stable, and the paint layer shows age-appropriate, fine craquelure and a yellowed, age-appropriate varnish.
• Market context: Solidly crafted works of this kind regularly attract attention in the regional auction scene as decorative collectibles and as artisanal testimonies of their era.
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
Hirte mit Herde
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Fair condition
Height
35 cm
Width
26.4 cm
Depiction/Theme
Animals
Style
Realism
Period
19th century
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