XVIIl- XIX French School Title: A Portrait of a reclining nude by a woodland landscape at dusk Date: Circa 1800 Provenance: A private French collection Overall measurements with the frame are 45 cm X 37 cm x 5 cm and the painting itself measuring 30 cm x 22 A lovely late 18th / early 19th century oil on panel painting from circa 1800 depicting a nude bather in the forest resting and drying herself with a waterfall in the distance.. The work is not obviously signed but very well painted. Beautifully executed and very atmospheric . A lovely decorative painting. In excellent original condition recently cleaned . No warping to the wooden artists panel. The ornate frame is probably from the late 19th century and is offered as a gift but is highly decorative and in excellent condition . See notes below regarding frames. The frame is being provided to you at no additional costs so that when your artwork arrives at your house you can immediately display it on your wall. As such any damages to the frame itself, that do not affect the integrity of the artwork, cannot be accepted as a valid reason to open a claim or request a cancellation. We would also point out that whilst we insure all paintings before shipping that we have no control over shipping once we have sent the painting . The successful bidder will be responsible for paying any import duties and any associated VAT in the country of destination . Please refer to the auction terms regarding this before bidding. All of the art that we sell is insured for shipping ( subject to the above ). All shipping is professionally packed. Please Note: Studio/Gallery photos of paintings on an easel on the published material are intended only to represent accurately the size of the painting within that room environment. Also refer to the shipping costs and note the auctioneers disclaimer regarding potential customs charges . We cannot calculate these as they are levied in the country of destination and the amount payable is determined by customs there and not by ourselves or the auctioneers. We have experienced some customs charging higher than expected import taxes; so we would advise bidders to attempt the establish the likely excise duties that your own National customs will charge you before bidding and committing to buy the painting.