Antique French Landscape with Cottage and Figures. Oil on Canvas. Circa 1880
A beautiful 19th century French landscape painting depicting a rustic cottage beside a quiet river under a dramatic sky. This charming oil on canvas dates from around 1880 and captures the romantic mood of rural France with warmth and serenity.
This evocative antique landscape shows a thatched-roof cottage set beside a reflective pond, with two figures walking along the bank. The artist’s soft handling of light creates a peaceful atmosphere — morning mist or dusk light glows through the clouds, balancing shadow and brilliance in true 19th century style. The composition carries the influence of the Barbizon School, a movement that celebrated the poetry of everyday countryside life. The careful rendering of the figures, foliage and water reveals a skilled hand devoted to realism and quiet emotion.
French School
Oil on canvas
Circa 1880
Original gilt frame
Unsigned
Presented in its original richly ornamented gilt frame of the period, this painting is a classic example of the French pastoral tradition — elegant, tranquil and timeless.
Sizing incl Frame:
Height: 16.34 inch (41.5cm)
Width: 18.70 inch (47.5cm)
Depth: 2.56 inch (6.5cm)
Sizing Painting:
Height: 9.45 inch (24cm)
Width: 12.20 inch (31cm)
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