Early 19th-Century English School, Italianate Pastoral Scene With Ancient Ruins

Early 19th-Century English School, Italianate Pastoral Scene With Ancient RuinsThis beautiful early 19th century pastoral scene depicts a gentle view across to ancient ruins with cattle in the foreground. Its a tranquil vista lit by a radiant Italian sky. During the early part of the 19th century, it was common for British artists of repute to soak up the glorious environs of the Roman Campagna. Encouraged by patrons who sought to decorate their homes with artworks inspired by antiquity, they went in search of classical ideals.

Overall size: 22½” x 25” / 57cm x 64cm

so this gentleman is probably a Viennese actor

This early 20th-century Swedish school oil painting depicts five fishermen dragging in their nets after a long day at sea

We particularly love her friendly

The focal point is a heavy wooden door with a shelf above it holding books

Inspired by the independent minds of French painters

The drawing is housed within a later frame

1920Provenance: DenmarkCondition: Very presentable

Areas of craquelure but the paint layer is stable

In that piece

The tangled twists of foliage echo her curls

such as Cézanne and Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) had left an indelible mark