Le Vieux Chêne south of france painting A landscape with a powerful

A landscape with a powerful chiaroscuro segmented by the oak and its ephemeral stream of light

Condition: The canvas is in very good condition despite marks on the edges due to its past framing

Overall size: 17

but participated frequently in the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris as an official member

Framed and protected with a glass

Le Vieux Chêne south of france painting A landscape with a powerful19th century Barbizon School oil on canvas. The artwork is smooth to the touch. A landscape with a powerful chiaroscuro segmented by the oak and its ephemeral stream of light. The tree creates the link between dark and light. The depth is well rendered thanks to the oak and the atmospheric perspective with the details fades with distance. Overall size: 12. 5" x 15. 9" 32cm x 40. 5cm. Size without the frame: 9. 4" x 12. 9" 24cm x 33cm. Provenance: