Léon Gaud (1844-1908) - Scène de ferme animée
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Scène de ferme animée, an oil painting from the 19th century by Léon Gaud, Switzerland, sold with frame.
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Léon GAUD (1844–1908)
Scene di farm animated
Oil on cardboard
Monogrammed
Dimensions: 30 × 22 cm (work)
Dimensions: 45 × 38 cm (with frame)
Léon Gaud, born in Versoix in 1844 and died in Les Eaux-Vives (Geneva) in 1908, is a Swiss painter active between the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th. A pupil of Barthélemy Menn in Geneva, a central figure of the Genevan school, he trained in a high-level artistic environment and participated, under his master’s guidance, in the decoration of the Knights’ Hall of Gruyères Castle, where he came into contact with artists such as Camille Corot.
From 1862 he exhibited regularly at Geneva art events and in 1902 succeeded Menn as director of the School of Fine Arts of Geneva. His career was crowned in 1900 with a silver medal at the Paris Universal Exposition.
His production focuses mainly on intimate landscapes and rustic scenes, often set in the surroundings of Lake Geneva. His works reflect a poetic sensibility and a humanist view of rural life, with a painting language close to the Barbizon tradition and to French naturalism.
The present painting depicts a scene of peasant life animated by figures and poultry around a building. The composition is built with a free and vibrant brushstroke, where forms emerge through warm and harmonious color contrasts. The intimate atmosphere and the golden light give the work a particularly evocative character.
The work mounted in a decorative frame in style.
Good overall condition, with light signs of time consistent with the support.
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Shipping
The work will be packaged with the utmost care using professional materials. However, postal shipping is not the most suitable method for artworks and the absence of damage cannot be guaranteed, particularly for works on cardboard and with the original frame. Upon request, a quote can be obtained for professional specialized shippers. International shipments may take longer and incur customs duties. Pickup in Geneva is always recommended. In case of return of the package, costs will be borne by the buyer. Combined shipments possible.
Léon GAUD (1844–1908)
Scene di farm animated
Oil on cardboard
Monogrammed
Dimensions: 30 × 22 cm (work)
Dimensions: 45 × 38 cm (with frame)
Léon Gaud, born in Versoix in 1844 and died in Les Eaux-Vives (Geneva) in 1908, is a Swiss painter active between the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th. A pupil of Barthélemy Menn in Geneva, a central figure of the Genevan school, he trained in a high-level artistic environment and participated, under his master’s guidance, in the decoration of the Knights’ Hall of Gruyères Castle, where he came into contact with artists such as Camille Corot.
From 1862 he exhibited regularly at Geneva art events and in 1902 succeeded Menn as director of the School of Fine Arts of Geneva. His career was crowned in 1900 with a silver medal at the Paris Universal Exposition.
His production focuses mainly on intimate landscapes and rustic scenes, often set in the surroundings of Lake Geneva. His works reflect a poetic sensibility and a humanist view of rural life, with a painting language close to the Barbizon tradition and to French naturalism.
The present painting depicts a scene of peasant life animated by figures and poultry around a building. The composition is built with a free and vibrant brushstroke, where forms emerge through warm and harmonious color contrasts. The intimate atmosphere and the golden light give the work a particularly evocative character.
The work mounted in a decorative frame in style.
Good overall condition, with light signs of time consistent with the support.
⸻
Shipping
The work will be packaged with the utmost care using professional materials. However, postal shipping is not the most suitable method for artworks and the absence of damage cannot be guaranteed, particularly for works on cardboard and with the original frame. Upon request, a quote can be obtained for professional specialized shippers. International shipments may take longer and incur customs duties. Pickup in Geneva is always recommended. In case of return of the package, costs will be borne by the buyer. Combined shipments possible.
Details
Artist
Léon Gaud (1844-1908)
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
Scène de ferme animée
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Switzerland
Condition
Good condition
Height
45 cm
Width
38 cm
Depiction/theme
Nature
Style
Romanticism
Period
19th century
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