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Charming oil on canvas depicting a bucolic scene in which two cows peacefully drink at the edge of a stream, under the watchful eye of a shepherd standing on the bank. The artist, E. Franc (signed lower right), displays delicate skill in rendering the reflections in the water, the vaporous sky, and the nuances of the rural landscape. The balanced and poetic composition is fully in keeping with the realist tradition of the late 19th-century French school, heir to Barbizon.
The painting is presented in a simple yet refined giltwood frame with a red border, which beautifully showcases the work while respecting its rustic feel.
Dimensions:
Canvas: 40 x 32 cm
Frame: 47 x 39 cm
Condition:
The work shows some localized rubbing and loss of material, particularly visible in the grassy areas in the foreground. These alterations remain discreet and do not affect the readability of the scene. The frame is in good condition with slight signs of age.
Ref: 781RM0IKSC