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Ancient English pastoral landscape painting, oil on canvas, 18th century

1760

$12,597.81
£9,367.58
€11,000VAT Included
CA$17,783.89
A$18,195.47
CHF 10,321.05
MX$233,227.78
NOK 118,361.26
SEK 123,370.53
DKK 83,870.44

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An interesting 18th-century painting from the English school. This oil-on-canvas painting depicts a charming rural landscape brought to life by a young shepherd with a ewe and her lambs. The scene is centered around the imposing presence of a large tree that occupies the left side of the composition and spreads its branches toward the center of the canvas, casting a large area of shade. At its feet, a young shepherd is depicted taking a break from his daily work, sitting next to a small fire and enjoying a simple meal, while his flock rests nearby. In front of him lies the most striking part of the painting: a sheep and her lambs, depicted with lively and particularly effective brushstrokes. The adult animal, as if struck by a sudden ray of light, stands out against the landscape’s predominant brown thanks to the cream, ochre, and ivory tones of its fleece, rendered with rapid brushstrokes. The lambs strike various, spontaneous poses, contributing to the naturalness of the scene and revealing the artist's keen eye for observing animals. The composition gains depth thanks to the path that cuts diagonally across the landscape, drawing the eye toward the open countryside. In the distance, a small town comes into view, recognizable mainly by the slender vertical silhouette of a bell tower standing out against the sky. The large trees on either side serve as natural backdrops, while the gray-blue sky and the brightly lit road suddenly open up the composition toward the horizon. A work of remarkable pictorial quality. The palette, dominated by earth tones, browns, ochres, and deep greens, combined with the selective use of light and loose brushwork, conveys that rustic, intimate, and poetic quality that is one of the most recognizable aspects of British landscape painting in the second half of the 18th century. An ideal painting for refined, classical, or contemporary settings, perfect for a collector of 18th-century pastoral landscapes. A beautifully decorated 20th-century gilded wood frame, showing some signs of age. The work has already been restored through relining, replacement of the stretcher, and color restoration in small areas. Overall, it is in good condition. Internal measurements: H76 W62 cm. unsigned
  • Creation Year:
    1760
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.65 in (88 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Medium:
    Oil
  • Period:
    1760-1769
  • Condition:
    Overall, it is in good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Vicoforte, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 012511stDibs: LU2788218560032

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