I love this painting so much I almost kept it for myself! Hurry before I change my mind. The genre painting captures a tranquil moment of rural life, featuring a woman feeding chickens in front of a thatched-roof cottage. Likely created in the late 19th (1880s - given frame details, etc.), the work reflects the period's romanticized view of the countryside, appealing to collectors drawn to pastoral themes.
Executed in a style reminiscent of French rural traditions, the composition evokes the influence of artists such as William Langley or Arthur Langley Vernon—known for their idyllic portrayals of domestic farm life. The soft, naturalistic palette and careful attention to everyday detail lend the piece a warm, nostalgic charm.
It is signed, but the signature is not legible (if anyone can read it, I’d love to know), the painting’s quality and subject matter make it a fine decorative work and a testament to the era’s appreciation for simplicity and nature.
The frame itself is an antique and in great condition except for a small scratch near the top (which could probably be filled in).
15” x 12” framed
I love this painting so much I almost kept it for myself! Hurry before I change my mind. The genre painting captures a tranquil moment of rural life, featuring a woman feeding chickens in front of a thatched-roof cottage. Likely created in the late 19th (1880s - given frame details, etc.), the work reflects the period's romanticized view of the countryside, appealing to collectors drawn to pastoral themes.
Executed in a style reminiscent of French rural traditions, the composition evokes the influence of artists such as William Langley or Arthur Langley Vernon—known for their idyllic portrayals of domestic farm life. The soft, naturalistic palette and careful attention to everyday detail lend the piece a warm, nostalgic charm.
It is signed, but the signature is not legible (if anyone can read it, I’d love to know), the painting’s quality and subject matter make it a fine decorative work and a testament to the era’s appreciation for simplicity and nature.
The frame itself is an antique and in great condition except for a small scratch near the top (which could probably be filled in).
15” x 12” framed
