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An atmospheric late 19th-century European School oil on canvas depicting a poignant rural genre scene of women and children gathered …
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An atmospheric late 19th-century European School oil on canvas depicting a poignant rural genre scene of women and children gathered beside a stone cross, set within a sweeping, wind-swept landscape. The composition carries a strong emotional narrative, balancing maternal intimacy with a broader sense of hardship and faith, a hallmark of European genre painting of the period.
The artist demonstrates solid academic training in figure construction and expressive gesture, with careful attention to drapery, facial expression, and the interplay of light across the landscape and sky. The restrained, earthy palette and dynamic cloud formations reflect the romantic naturalism prevalent in Continental painting at the end of the 19th century, where everyday rural life was imbued with symbolic and moral resonance.
The painting is presented in an ornate gilt frame that enhances the historical character of the work and gives it a refined, finished appearance. The piece has strong decorative presence and works equally well in traditional interiors, period settings, or curated collections of European antique art.
Measurements:
Framed: approx. 21" x 17"
Canvas: approx. 18" x 15"
Medium: Oil on canvas
Frame: Ornate gilt wood frame with classical decorative motifs
Signature & Date: Signed lower left Irma Vauthier, dated 99 (1899). The signature is hidden under the frame (please see the photo)
Shipping: Ships securely from Florida, USA
Condition
Consistent with age. Several historic tears professionally repaired with canvas patches on the reverse. Visible craquelure throughout, along with scattered areas of inpainting and surface restoration. Frame shows age-related wear and losses. These characteristics are typical for authentic 19th-century oil paintings and do not detract from the overall visual presence.
Artist Biography
Irma Vauthier was a European artist active in the late 19th century. Her work aligns with the European genre and rural narrative tradition, focusing on scenes of daily life, family, and moral sentiment. Signed and dated works from this period demonstrate academic grounding combined with romantic naturalism, characteristic of Continental painters working at the close of the 1800s.
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Actual colors may vary slightly from the photos shown, due to differences in lighting, camera quality, and screen settings. Most items sold by MaksArtGallery are antique, vintage, or pre-owned, and may show signs of age such as patina, craquelure, scuffs, repairs, or general wear. These characteristics add authenticity and charm to the artwork. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the item description.
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- Dimensions
- 18ʺW × 4ʺD × 15ʺH
- Styles
- Realism
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Oil Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Condition Consistent with age. Several historic tears professionally repaired with canvas patches on the reverse. Visible craquelure throughout, along with … moreCondition Consistent with age. Several historic tears professionally repaired with canvas patches on the reverse. Visible craquelure throughout, along with scattered areas of inpainting and surface restoration. Frame shows age-related wear and losses. These characteristics are typical for authentic 19th-century oil paintings and do not detract from the overall visual presence. less
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