Narcisse Albert Rabier (XIX) - Exceptionnelle Nature Morte, 1871

Magnificent large-format oil on canvas (42 x 63 cm), signed and dated in the top left “A. Rabier 1871.” A pupil of the 19th-century French School, Narcisse-Albert Rabier here offers us a striking kitchen still life with realist accents. The composition features suspended provisions with remarkable precision: an opulent bunch of onions and garlic cloves sit alongside fish (mackerel and herring) with pearly and golden reflections, deftly playing with the shadows of a tenebrist backdrop.

The work is in remarkable condition, preserved on its original canvas and wooden stretcher with keys. It bears a superb antique patina as well as a fine network of authentic craquelure that testifies to its great age. On the back, the stretcher and canvas bear the mark of an Parisian art-supply supplier from the period.

Details of the work:
Artist: Narcisse-Albert Rabier (1829–1919)
Title listed: Still Life with Fish, Garlic Cloves and Bunches of Onions
Date: 1871
Technique: Oil on original canvas
Dimensions: 42 x 63 cm
Condition: In its original condition, unrestored, with magnificent period patina.
A museum-quality piece of the first order, ideal for 19th-century art collectors or to add a touch of authenticity and historical depth to a characterful interior.