Antique Landscape Oil Painting – 19th Century Barbizon River and Woodland Scene, Gold Framed
A beautifully atmospheric French late 19th-century Barbizon landscape, painted in oil on canvas. Rich in tonal depth and poetic mood, this French countryside scene is presented in its original ornate gilt frame.
This evocative landscape reflects the influence of the Barbizon School, the celebrated mid-to-late 19th-century movement that shifted focus from academic idealisation toward direct observation of nature. Painted in the late 1800s, this work captures a quiet riverside scene at dusk or early morning, where soft light diffuses across water and foliage.
The composition is intimate and contemplative. Trees cluster on the left, their forms rendered with layered, textured brushwork, while the river gently reflects the muted sky. The distant landscape fades into atmospheric haze, creating depth and a sense of calm solitude. The tonal harmony of greens, browns, and soft greys is characteristic of Barbizon-inspired painting.
Unlike the brighter Impressionist palette that would follow, Barbizon landscapes embrace mood, shadow, and the poetry of low natural light. The painter here has carefully balanced structure and atmosphere, allowing the viewer to feel immersed in the landscape rather than simply observing it.
Good antique condition with age-related craquelure and surface wear consistent with its period. The paint surface is stable. The frame shows wear and patina appropriate to age, enhancing its authentic character. The piece is housed in its period gilt frame, whose rich detailing and warm patina complement the depth and tonality of the composition beautifully.
French School
Oil on canvas
Late 19th century (Circa 1880)
Barbizon landscape
Original gilt frame
Sizing incl Frame:
Height: 19.29 inch (49cm)
Width: 25.98 inch (66cm)
Depth: 1.97 inch (5cm)
Sizing Painting:
Height: 14.96 inch (38cm)
Width: 21.46 inch (54.5cm)
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