Gentleman animal of the Black Country

of the Black Country

in excellent condition for age

The frame has no missing pieces and gives a lot of character to the work

The work finds its balance between detailed work and a feeling of vastness

one of the primary bridges between the Romantic and Impressionist currents

Gentleman animal of the Black CountryAntique oil painting from France: This stately gentleman turns toward the viewer with a confident and peaceful regard. The painting is an original oil painting on stretched canvas from France. It is dated in the mid 1800's. There is no signature apparent. The painting is gorgeous with the dark colors of the background and the man's clothing, along with the gentle shadows on his face. There is some damage visible on the lower quartile of the painting: