Late 19th-Century French Pastoral Painting Oil on Board in Rococo Gilt Frame — “Le Joueur De Flûte” Style Signed

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A charming 19th-century French pastoral oil painting depicting a barefoot shepherd boy serenading a young milkmaid, set within an exquisitely … Read more A charming 19th-century French pastoral oil painting depicting a barefoot shepherd boy serenading a young milkmaid, set within an exquisitely detailed Rococo gilt frame. The composition captures the tender simplicity of rural life, echoing the sentimental realism popular in France during the mid-to-late 1800s.

The hand-carved and gilded frame—with acanthus scrolls, floral flourishes, and dramatic corner reliefs—complements the intimacy of the scene. Areas of age-related wear and craquelure on the frame and surface testify to its authenticity and history.

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Era: 19th century, likely French School
Medium: Oil on canvas
Frame: Ornate Rococo giltwood frame
Condition: Overall good antique condition with expected wear and left side bottom frame losses (see photos).
Dimensions: 20”x 18”
An evocative piece for collectors of European genre paintings, this work adds warmth and romance to any parlor, study, or gallery wall. See less