Pair of 19th Century Belgium Pendant Chicken Paintings Signed Dubois

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This refined pair of antique Belgian pendant paintings, created circa 1870, is attributed to Louis Dubois (1830–1880), an important Belgian … Read more This refined pair of antique Belgian pendant paintings, created circa 1870, is attributed to Louis Dubois (1830–1880), an important Belgian naturalist painter associated with the realist movement of the mid-19th century. Executed in oil on board, each intimate composition portrays animated barnyard scenes of roosters and hens gathered over scattered straw, rendered with confident brushwork and lively impasto.
Dubois was known for his landscapes, portraits, and genre subjects, and his naturalistic approach to rural life contributed to the broader Belgian tradition of animal and farm painting that gained popularity later in the century. The expressive handling of light, earthy tonal palette, and careful observation of the birds reflect qualities that would later be embraced by Belgian animal painters such as Alfred Coppenolle, whose poultry scenes echo the earlier naturalist foundation established by artists like Dubois.
The birds are painted with vibrant red combs, layered feather detail, and subtle tonal modeling that creates depth within the rustic interior setting. Both works remain housed in their original richly carved giltwood frames, decorated with scrolling foliate relief and textured borders that complement the warmth of the compositions.
The paintings are in excellent antique condition commensurate with age and use, with minor wear to the period frames consistent with their age.
Dimensions (each):
15.25"W x 13"H See less