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Franck BRISSOT
"Woman tending to her sheep in a rustic stable setting"

1879

$6,002.77
£4,395.22
€5,000
CA$8,150.86
A$9,137.05
CHF 4,764.76
MX$111,997.90
NOK 60,377.55
SEK 57,402.84
DKK 38,052.60
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This charming rural scene, attributed to Franck Brissot, is a beautifully executed oil painting on canvas, capturing a serene moment of agrarian life. The composition features a woman tending to her sheep in a rustic stable setting, bathed in soft, natural light that enhances the depth and texture of the scene. The presence of chickens in the foreground adds to the pastoral realism and warmth of the artwork. Executed in the late 19th-century Academic and Naturalist tradition, the painting reflects a deep appreciation for rural labor and daily life, similar in style to Barbizon School artists who focused on the poetic simplicity of peasant life. The earthy tones, impressionistic brushwork, and atmospheric rendering of the stable interior and hay-covered ground showcase the artist’s skill in handling light and texture. Housed in an ornate period frame, this artwork embodies the elegance and nostalgia of French 19th-century rural painting. Condition: Good, with minor age-related wear. This elegant pastoral scene is a wonderful collector’s item, ideal for enthusiasts of historical European art and countryside themes.
  • Creator:
    Franck BRISSOT
  • Creation Year:
    1879
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Edinburgh, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1987215889112

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