Escuela Impresionista Francesa (XIX) - La Misa
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La Misa, an oil painting from the nineteenth century (1883), of European origin, sold with frame.
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Title: The Mass
School: French Impressionist School, 19th century
Style: French impressionism with realist and genre influences
Technique: Oil on panel
Circle and artistic influences: Work related to the circle of French painters dedicated to depicting religious scenes and everyday life during the second half of the 19th century. Its composition reflects the influence of French realism and naturalism, especially in the individualized treatment of the characters, the restrained chromatic palette, and the direct observation of popular customs.
The work represents the interior of a church during the celebration of a Mass. Several women dressed in dark clothes and white head coverings remain seated and composed, while in the foreground a young altar boy in liturgical garments of white and red stands out. The temple’s architecture, defined by arches and stone walls, creates an austere and solemn atmosphere.
The composition uses a palette dominated by ocher, brown, and black tones, illuminated by the whites of the headdresses and the intense red of the altar boy’s vestments. The expressive treatment of the faces and the natural poses contribute a strong human and genre character to the scene.
Observations: It presents restorations, wear, rubbing, small losses of pictorial layer and pinpoint perforations visible, in keeping with its age.
Measurements: 44.3 × 29 cm.
Exceptionally, shipping costs may be affected by a surcharge due to causes such as being outside a continental territory, excess sizes, or weight of the item. PremiArt will not be responsible for this surcharge in any case.
Due to problems at the border with Switzerland we are obliged to inform that shipments with more than 1 meter in length or height to that destination will not be made.
The artwork may incur damage during transport even if properly packaged. In that case, we will need photographs of the damage to proceed with compensation. Customer satisfaction is always our priority.
Due to the high volume of shipments it is possible that the order is delayed by more than three days, for which we apologize and thank you for your patience. If you have any questions about your order, please contact us via internal messaging.
Title: The Mass
School: French Impressionist School, 19th century
Style: French impressionism with realist and genre influences
Technique: Oil on panel
Circle and artistic influences: Work related to the circle of French painters dedicated to depicting religious scenes and everyday life during the second half of the 19th century. Its composition reflects the influence of French realism and naturalism, especially in the individualized treatment of the characters, the restrained chromatic palette, and the direct observation of popular customs.
The work represents the interior of a church during the celebration of a Mass. Several women dressed in dark clothes and white head coverings remain seated and composed, while in the foreground a young altar boy in liturgical garments of white and red stands out. The temple’s architecture, defined by arches and stone walls, creates an austere and solemn atmosphere.
The composition uses a palette dominated by ocher, brown, and black tones, illuminated by the whites of the headdresses and the intense red of the altar boy’s vestments. The expressive treatment of the faces and the natural poses contribute a strong human and genre character to the scene.
Observations: It presents restorations, wear, rubbing, small losses of pictorial layer and pinpoint perforations visible, in keeping with its age.
Measurements: 44.3 × 29 cm.
Exceptionally, shipping costs may be affected by a surcharge due to causes such as being outside a continental territory, excess sizes, or weight of the item. PremiArt will not be responsible for this surcharge in any case.
Due to problems at the border with Switzerland we are obliged to inform that shipments with more than 1 meter in length or height to that destination will not be made.
The artwork may incur damage during transport even if properly packaged. In that case, we will need photographs of the damage to proceed with compensation. Customer satisfaction is always our priority.
Due to the high volume of shipments it is possible that the order is delayed by more than three days, for which we apologize and thank you for your patience. If you have any questions about your order, please contact us via internal messaging.
Details
Artist
Escuela Impresionista Francesa (XIX)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
La Misa
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Europe
Year
1883
Condition
Good condition
Height
44.3 cm
Width
29 cm
Depiction/theme
Interior scene
Style
Impressionism
Period
19th century
