{"product_id":"antique-french-pastoral-cow-farm-scene-25186","title":"Antique French Pastoral Cow Farm Scene Oil Painting, Gold Framed","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful late 19th-century pastoral landscape by Dutch-English painter Willem Frederik Hulk (1852–1922), depicting a peaceful herd of cattle resting and grazing in a lush green meadow. Painted beneath a softly illuminated evening sky, this charming rural scene is presented in a handsome antique gilt frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition has a wonderfully gentle atmosphere. The rich greens of the meadow contrast with the soft peach, pale blue and golden tones of the evening sky, while the cattle are carefully observed and full of individual character. Good antique condition with age-related surface character consistent with its period. The antique gilt frame retains an attractive historic patina with expected rubbing, marks and areas of wear to the gilded surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWillem Frederik Hulk (1852–1922)\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Amsterdam in 1852, Willem Frederik Hulk belonged to a distinguished Anglo-Dutch family of painters. He was the son of the celebrated marine painter Abraham Hulk Senior (1813–1897), who provided his early artistic training, and the brother of fellow painter Abraham Hulk Jr. Following his father’s relocation to England, Hulk spent much of his career there, moving to England around 1870 and settling in Shere, Surrey, in 1882. He became particularly well known for his pastoral landscapes and paintings of cattle, finding inspiration in the quiet rural scenery of southern England. Hulk exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1876 and 1898, as well as at the Royal Society of British Artists and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. His paintings beautifully reflect the Victorian appreciation for rural life, particularly the peaceful relationship between animals and their natural surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of a Pair\u003cbr\u003eThis painting is the companion to another pastoral landscape at the same location by Willem Frederik Hulk, also available in our collection. See link below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWillem Frederik Hulk (1852–1922)\u003cbr\u003eDutch \/ English School\u003cbr\u003eLate 19th century\u003cbr\u003eOil painting\u003cbr\u003ePastoral landscape with cattle\u003cbr\u003eSigned in a lower corner\u003cbr\u003eCompanion painting available separately\u003cbr\u003eAntique gilt frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing incl Frame:\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 19.69 inch (50cm)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 16.73 inch (42.5cm)\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 3.15 inch (8cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing Painting:\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 12.01 inch (30.5cm)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 9.06 inch (23cm)\u003cbr\u003eFREE International Shipping\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsurance:\u003cbr\u003eAll products are shipped in good boxes and very well packaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll products are shipped fully insured for international shipping. In the very rare event that a product does not arrive or arrives damaged, you will receive a full refund for the product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AmsterdamCurated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55040877887834,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/8436\/8474\/files\/il_fullxfull.8759571471_bscm.jpg?v=1792524622","url":"https:\/\/amsterdamcurated.com\/products\/antique-french-pastoral-cow-farm-scene-25186","provider":"AmsterdamCurated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}