French school (XIX) - Dorfansicht - NO RESERVE

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Dorfansicht - NO RESERVE, late 19th century oil painting from France, French School, framed.

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Unknown artist, French school, late 19th century

Idyllic Village View
Technique: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 40 × 30 cm (with frame), 30 × 20 cm (without frame)
Signature: signed at the bottom right
Time of origin: probably late 19th century.

Description
The present painting depicts a atmospheric village view in a picturesque, winding alley, typical of the rural regions of France in the late 19th century. The closely spaced houses with their red roofs and weathered facades convey the character of a historically developed town center.

In the foreground, two elegantly dressed women stroll along a bright path, surrounded by lush greenery and colorful planting. The depiction is alive with atmospheric lighting that gently glides over rooftops, vegetation, and figures, lending the work a poetic, almost narrative quality. The lively brushwork, subdued color palette, and fine delineation of architecture are characteristic of French genre painting of this period.

artistic classification
The painting is clearly attributed to the French school of the late 19th century, a period when rural scenes, village motifs, and everyday figurative representations were highly popular. It shows influences of both realism and early impressionist style, particularly in the loose treatment of vegetation and atmospheric coloration.

The signature located at the bottom right suggests a professionally working artist, but this has not yet been definitively identified – a case not uncommon among French genre painters of that period.

Condition:
Good condition due to age. The canvas shows a stable image structure without any noticeable defects. The artwork is decorative and ready to hang.

Shipping note
Shipping is carried out insured, quickly, and carefully packed by a professional shipping service. The frame is included free of charge and is part of the delivery, but it does not constitute part of the artwork offered in a legal sense. No liability can be accepted for any transport damages to the frame.

Unknown artist, French school, late 19th century

Idyllic Village View
Technique: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 40 × 30 cm (with frame), 30 × 20 cm (without frame)
Signature: signed at the bottom right
Time of origin: probably late 19th century.

Description
The present painting depicts a atmospheric village view in a picturesque, winding alley, typical of the rural regions of France in the late 19th century. The closely spaced houses with their red roofs and weathered facades convey the character of a historically developed town center.

In the foreground, two elegantly dressed women stroll along a bright path, surrounded by lush greenery and colorful planting. The depiction is alive with atmospheric lighting that gently glides over rooftops, vegetation, and figures, lending the work a poetic, almost narrative quality. The lively brushwork, subdued color palette, and fine delineation of architecture are characteristic of French genre painting of this period.

artistic classification
The painting is clearly attributed to the French school of the late 19th century, a period when rural scenes, village motifs, and everyday figurative representations were highly popular. It shows influences of both realism and early impressionist style, particularly in the loose treatment of vegetation and atmospheric coloration.

The signature located at the bottom right suggests a professionally working artist, but this has not yet been definitively identified – a case not uncommon among French genre painters of that period.

Condition:
Good condition due to age. The canvas shows a stable image structure without any noticeable defects. The artwork is decorative and ready to hang.

Shipping note
Shipping is carried out insured, quickly, and carefully packed by a professional shipping service. The frame is included free of charge and is part of the delivery, but it does not constitute part of the artwork offered in a legal sense. No liability can be accepted for any transport damages to the frame.

Details

Artist
French school (XIX)
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
Dorfansicht - NO RESERVE
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
40 cm
Width
30 cm
Depiction/Theme
Landscape
Style
Impressionism
Period
19th century
GermanyVerified
Private

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