Circa 1880 French Landscape Painting. River at Dusk. Oil on Canvas in Gilt Frame
A serene circa 1880 French landscape, depicting a quiet river scene at dusk with soft reflections and atmospheric light. Painted in oil on canvas and presented in its original ornate gilt frame, this work captures the calm and poetry of late-19th-century French landscape painting.
This peaceful landscape shows a gently flowing river bordered by lush vegetation, with the fading light of day reflected across the water’s surface. The sky is softly illuminated, suggesting either early evening or moonrise, lending the scene a contemplative and almost dreamlike quality.
Painted around 1880, the work reflects the influence of traditional French landscape painting transitioning toward a more atmospheric, tonal approach. Rather than dramatic contrast or narrative detail, the artist focuses on mood, light, and harmony. Brushwork is fluid and controlled, especially in the foliage and water, where subtle colour shifts create depth and movement.
Good antique condition with light age-related craquelure and gentle surface wear consistent with age. Paint surface is stable. Frame shows patina and minor wear, adding to the work’s authentic character. The painting is executed in oil on canvas and housed in its original richly carved gilt frame, whose layered mouldings and warm patina enhance the painting’s depth and presence.
French School
Oil on canvas
Circa 1880
Traditional landscape subject
Original gilt frame
Sizing incl Frame:
Height: 19.49 inch (49.5cm)
Width: 24.02 inch (61cm)
Depth: 2.76 inch (7cm)
Sizing Painting:
Height: 10.63 inch (27cm)
Width: 15.75 inch (40cm)
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