Jean Baptiste Poncet

A 19th Century French classical painting of Bacchus crowning Ariadne by Poncet

John Gilbey Bowles (British, 1929 – 2011) Edna and Daphne before the South Downs, 1977 Oil on canvas Signed ‘J Bowles’ (lower left) 38.1/8 x 40.1/8 in. (96.7 x 102 cm.) Notes: Daphne...

A stunning and serene oil painting by renowned British Royal Academician Algernon Mayow Talmage, created in 1925. It captures a group of figures on the beach, their relaxed poses and...

Ferol K. Sibley Warthen (American, 1890 – 1986) ‘Figures in an idyll’ Oil on canvas Signed `FEROL SIBLEY` (lower right) 30.1/4 x 24.1/4 in. (76.5 x 61.5 cm.) Warthen was born Ferol ...

Marcel Vertes (French/Hungarian, 1895 – 1961) ‘Circus performance’ Oil on canvas board Signed `VERTES` (to the reverse) 20 x 24 in. (51 x 61 cm.) Provenance: With the Hammer Gallerie...

Paul-Louis BOUCHARD 1853-1937 French Moscow in 1900 Oil on canvas Signed lower left Canvas: 41 1/2" high x 64 1/8" wide Frame : 57 1/8" high x 79 3/4" wide EXHIBITION: Salon de...

Charming figurative genre painting of Dutch family in the forest. Signed illegibly lower left. Presented in a period giltwood frame. Image size, 27.25"H ...

Signed and dated oil on canvas figures in landscape painting by British romantic artist Thomas Edwin Mostyn. The work depicts a lake at the centre of ...

Unidentified Artist (19th Century) "Winter Wonderland" (1885) This charming 19th-century oil painting captures a winter landscape, depicting three figures trudging through the snow, engaged in animated conversation. The scene is set against a serene rural backdrop, where bare trees and a distant village silhouette convey the stark beauty of winter. The soft glow of the sky, transitioning from warm hues to cool whites, enhances the tranquil yet brisk atmosphere of a cold winter’s day. Plot & Interpretation The three travelers appear to be peasants or laborers, possibly returning home or embarking on a journey. Their layered winter clothing, fur hats, and backpacks suggest they are seasoned wanderers or workers, braving the elements. The gesturing figure in the middle seems to be engaged in storytelling or giving directions, adding a sense of movement and interaction. The snow-covered ground and delicate shadows create depth, emphasizing the hardship and resilience of rural life in the 19th century. Materials & Condition Medium: Oil on canvas Framed Dimensions: 47 x 46 cm Canvas Dimensions: 24 x 34 cm Frame: Ornate giltwood frame, enhancing the painting’s classical aesthetic Condition: Well-preserved with minor age-related patina, in line with its 1885 dating Historical Context & Artistic Style Likely influenced by Northern European realism, particularly Russian, German, or Scandinavian schools that depicted harsh winters and rural peasant life. Comparable to the works of Adolf von Meckel, Vasily Perov, or Carl...