Antique French Still Life. Dark Academic Oil on Canvas in Carved Montparnasse Frame
A beautifully moody 19th-century French still life, painted in deep earth tones with a rustic, almost monastic atmosphere. Presented in a superbly carved early Montparnasse-style frame, this piece brings instant character to any room.
This French still life features a dark, reflective ceramic pitcher surrounded by onions, garlic and simple vegetables, arranged against a softly shadowed background. The restrained palette, umber, olive, cream and black. The artist has rendered the forms with a gentle, almost smoky softness: the smooth shine of the pitcher, the papery skins of the onions, the muted glow of a small lemon tucked near the base.
The painting is housed in a magnificent carved wooden frame, early Montparnasse in style, with sculptural foliage, aged gesso, and wonderful patina. Frames like this are artworks in their own right and are highly sought after by collectors of antique French art and design. The painting is in good antique condition with gentle age wear and natural patina. Frame shows scattered wear to paint, with the patina enhancing its beautifully aged look.
French School
Oil on canvas
Circa late 19th century
Original carved Montparnasse-style frame
Unsigned
Sizing incl Frame:
Height: 20.47 inches (52cm)
Width: 25.39 inches (64.5cm)
Depth: 2.36 inches (6cm)
Sizing Painting:
Height: 12.80 inches (32.5cm)
Width: 18.11 inches (46cm)
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