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Wooded landscape with river and figures
French school
18th century
Oil on wood panel
Provenance: Private collection, Lyon
Dimensions:
- Panel: 21 x 29.5 cm
- With frame: 43 x 52 cm
Frame : Carved and gilded wooden frame with rocaille decoration, 19th century work in the Louis XV style, decorated with shells, volutes and foliage in relief.
Very good condition, frame in excellent condition.
This bucolic landscape features a winding river running through an undergrowth. The structured composition, the play of golden light and the delicacy of the foliage contribute to a serene, lively atmosphere. The overall effect is one of a sensitive view of nature, both realistic and idealized.
The work belongs to the 18th-century French school, influenced by the Nordic tradition of naturalistic landscapes. It echoes the work of Flemish and Dutch masters such as Meindert Hobbema, Jacob van Ruisdael and Jan van Goyen, with their meticulous treatment of foliage, cloudy skies and bodies of water.
The influence of François Boucher's followers, notably Jean-Baptiste Huet, can also be felt in the pastoral atmosphere, anecdotal figures and delicate brushwork. The painting is thus part of a French decorative tradition, blending Flemish heritage and Rococo elegance.
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