Small Turn of the Century French Château Painting. Impressionist Landscape in Gilt Frame
A delightful turn-of-the-century French landscape depicting a small château set within expansive gardens. Painted with lively impressionist brushwork and presented in a richly ornamented gilt frame.
This charming French landscape shows a serene château façade glowing softly against a pale, textured sky. The artist captures the atmosphere of a quiet estate garden with loose, impressionist strokes, fresh greens, soft blues and a crisp white building that sits harmoniously within its setting.
The impressionist influence is clear in the light handling of colour, the visible brush marks, and the gentle abstraction of foliage and sky. The bright lawn, balanced trees, and small flower border add warmth and narrative to the scene. The painting appears to date from late 19th to early 20th, during a period when regional French painters blended academic training with impressionist spontaneity. Signed in the lower left corner, this work carries the charm of a personal, plein-air observation rather than a formal architectural study. Its approachable style and elegant setting make it perfect for classic French interiors, gallery walls or country-house decoration.
Good antique condition with attractive craquelure throughout and minor expected age wear. Frame shows warm patina and light rubbing consistent with age. The painting has recently been to the restorer for a professional cleaning and new varnish applied.
French School
Oil on canvas
Circa 1900
Signed: M. Lainey
Original ornate gilt frame
Sizing incl Frame:
Height: 12.60 inch (32cm)
Width: 15.35 inch (39cm)
Depth: 1.57 inch (4cm)
Sizing Painting:
Height: 7.48 inch (19cm)
Width: 10.63 inch (27cm)
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