Ch. Herve (XIX) - Hirte mit Herde
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Description from the seller
CH. HERVE. France, active in the 19th century.
Shepherd with flock.
Oil on panel.
Lower left signed “CH. HERVE”.
35 x 26.4 cm (13.8 x 10.4 inches).
This is the work of a specialized genre painter of the 19th century, whose identity is not unequivocally established within the art historical context. The work exemplifies the late 19th-century widespread animal painting that focused on the realistic depiction of rural motifs.
• Visual realization: The composition employs a deliberate light source from the upper right to differentiate and highlight the various surfaces – in particular the sheep’s wool and the straw.
• Thematic context: The stable interior was a classic subject of the period, emphasizing the calm, almost static portrayal of livestock in their accustomed environment.
• Painterly execution: The artist works with an earthy palette and a thick impasto in the lighted areas, giving the scene solid spatial depth.
• Iconography: The depiction of animals at the trough and the manger captures a typical moment of rural daily life, without pursuing a complex symbolism.
• Condition: The work is in good condition; the wooden support is stable and the paint layer shows age-appropriate, fine craquelure and a yellowed, age-appropriate varnish.
• Market context: Solidly executed works of this kind regularly attract attention as decorative collectibles and handmade testimonies of their era within regional auction markets.
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 flock.
Oil on panel.
Lower left signed “CH. HERVE”.
35 x 26.4 cm (13.8 x 10.4 inches).
This is the work of a specialized genre painter of the 19th century, whose identity is not unequivocally established within the art historical context. The work exemplifies the late 19th-century widespread animal painting that focused on the realistic depiction of rural motifs.
• Visual realization: The composition employs a deliberate light source from the upper right to differentiate and highlight the various surfaces – in particular the sheep’s wool and the straw.
• Thematic context: The stable interior was a classic subject of the period, emphasizing the calm, almost static portrayal of livestock in their accustomed environment.
• Painterly execution: The artist works with an earthy palette and a thick impasto in the lighted areas, giving the scene solid spatial depth.
• Iconography: The depiction of animals at the trough and the manger captures a typical moment of rural daily life, without pursuing a complex symbolism.
• Condition: The work is in good condition; the wooden support is stable and the paint layer shows age-appropriate, fine craquelure and a yellowed, age-appropriate varnish.
• Market context: Solidly executed works of this kind regularly attract attention as decorative collectibles and handmade testimonies of their era within regional auction markets.
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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