Late 19th Century French Beach Scene of Fishing Boats, Figures & a Donkey. Oil on Canvas in Original Antique Frame.
A wonderful late-19th-century French coastal landscape depicting a lively beach scene with fishing boats, figures, and a laden donkey. Looks like the northwestern coast of Britany or Normandy. Full of movement, atmosphere, and narrative detail, the painting captures the working life of a rural shoreline and is presented in its antique gilt-and-cream frame.
This evocative French coastal landscape offers a richly detailed glimpse into everyday life along the seaside in the late 1800s. Fishing boats rest along the sand, their sails bundled and masts rising at slight angles. To the right, a small cluster of huts, nets, gear, and fishermen creates a bustling vignette of maritime activity. At the centre, a young figure stands with a donkey loaded with sacks and goods, adding warmth and storytelling to the composition.
The painting is housed in its original 19th-century frame, a warm gilt-and-cream moulding that complements the sandy hues of the beach and the softness of the sky. Together the frame and the painting create a striking decorative statement.
Condition:
Good antique condition with expected craquelure and gentle patina consistent with age. Canvas is stable. Frame shows age-appropriate wear and light rubbing along edges, adding to its authentic charm.
French School
Oil on canvas
Circa 1880–1900
Unsigned
Original antique gilt-and-cream frame
Sizing incl Frame:
Height: 16.93 inch (43cm)
Width: 24.41 inch (62cm)
Depth: 2.36 inch (6cm)
Sizing Painting:
Height: 12.20 inch (31cm)
Width: 20.08 inch (51cm)
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