British school (XIX) - Paysage à la Charette

Oil on canvas - Rural countryside landscape animated by a cart - Late 19th / Early 20th century

Beautiful oil on canvas work representing a bucolic countryside landscape from the end of the 19th century.

The composition opens with a winding dirt road guiding the eye toward the background, where a traditional cart in motion can be discerned. The foreground is marked by earthy tones and wild vegetation, contrasting with the softness of a green meadow on the left. In the distance, a range of mountains takes shape under a changing sky, perfectly capturing the serene atmosphere and the light of the European rural scene of the era.

The work shows a fine mastery of perspective and a textured painterly touch, characteristic of naturalist or landscape currents of this period (British School).

Characteristics :

• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Era: Late 19th century - Early 20th century
(Circa 1890-1905)
• Dimensions of the canvas: 25.5 cm x 41 cm
• Signature: Signed by the artist at the bottom left (handwritten signature to be deciphered, see photos).
• Manufacturer's mark (Authenticity): The back of the canvas bears the original stamp of the prestigious London art supplier: "G. ROWNEY & Co. LONDON, W. QUALITY B". This historic mark confirms the authenticity of the material and its dating to the late Victorian or Edwardian period.

Condition:

• General condition: Fair to good for its age (surface wear with some signs of aging).
• Details: The canvas shows a few small discreet surface blemishes and light time marks that attest to its history and authenticity (see detail photos for full transparency). The original wooden frame is sound and stable.

The work will be packed with the utmost care (bubble wrap and reinforced rigid cardboard) and dispatched quickly with a tracking number and appropriate insurance.