Antique 20th Century French Barbizon Style Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed

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An original French oil painting on canvas, dated 1901. Acquired in Paris, this evocative work captures two women in traditional … Read more An original French oil painting on canvas, dated 1901. Acquired in Paris, this evocative work captures two women in traditional dress paused for conversation beside a wooden wheelbarrow, set against a lush, atmospheric woodland backdrop. The style is deeply reminiscent of the Barbizon school, emphasizing tonal harmony and the quiet beauty of rural life.

The painting is signed in the lower right corner by the artist (first name Marcelle, last name is illegible) and dated "1901. It is housed in its original 19th-century giltwood and gesso frame, which features elaborate Neoclassical motifs, including laurel leaf borders and delicate beading. The back of the piece reveals the authentic construction of the era, with the canvas secured to a wooden stretcher by hand-forged nails.

Overall dimensions: 15ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 18.5ʺH
Canvas: 13"H x 9.5"W See less