Belgian School, oil painting on panel. The painting exhibits characteristics of the Barbizon School and early Impressionism, focusing on a rural landscape with an emphasis on light and naturalistic color. Artistic Movement: The style aligns with the Barbizon School, a 19th-century French movement known for rejected idealized landscapes in favor of working "en plein air" (outdoors) directly from nature. Visual Features: Luminosity and Contrast: Uses rich tonal contrasts and glowing luminosity to capture a specific time of day, similar to late 19th-century French oil paintings. Earthy Palette: Employs earthy, natural colors typical of rural country scenes. Impressionist Influence: The loose, visible brushwork in the trees and sky suggests a transition toward Impressionism, where the goal is to capture the "impression" of light rather than fine details. Regional Context: This style of pastoral painting—often featuring farmhouses, cottages, and narrow country paths—is also characteristic of the Hague School and Belgian School artists who focused on quiet, rural life. Height 49,5 cm, width 40 cm !! Shipping to USA not provided !!