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Norman M. Macdougall
1889 Scottish Artist Norman M. Macdougall (1852-1939) Antique Genre O/c painting

1889

About the Item

Up for sale is a phenomenal large antique original oil painting on canvas by listed British/Scottish artist Norman M Macdougall (UK,1852-1939) depicting a genre scene. Titled "Boy reading with Grandmother". MacDougall was a landscape and figure painter, with his artworks often depicting pastoral scenes and daily life. This painting depicts a genre scene set in the late 19th . The focal point is a woman seated at a round wooden table, engaged in sewing or mending fabric. Opposite her, a young boy sits on a small chair, holding or reading a book. In the background, a fire glows gently in the hearth, adding warmth to the room, while a dog rests peacefully on the floor near the fireplace, further enhancing the homely ambiance. The painting is executed in the Realist style, known for its meticulous attention to everyday life and ordinary people. Emotionally, the painting evokes a sense of warmth, simplicity, and familial connection. It captures a timeless moment of domestic life, emphasizing themes of care, learning, and the quiet beauty of ordinary moments. This painting serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring value of home and family, inviting viewers to appreciate the quiet, everyday moments that make up a life. The painting is signed and dated 1889 in the lower-left corner. Dimensions (frame): 42” W x 32” H Dimensions (sight): 30” W x 20” H Houses in a heavy antique frame. Condition: Stable craquelures due to age. Color quality is very good for a painting of this age. Missing a few flakes of paint. No visible inpaint under UV light. Some small damages to frame. Feel free to ask me questions about this painting. More photos are available upon request. _____________________ Please note that the physical colors of the item may vary from the pictures in the listing, given the quality of the camera, the lighting, and the background used We sell vintage and antique items. All of the items will have some wear from age, use, and/or handling over time. We try to take many photos of the items to show the maximum details. Please view all the photos in the listing and feel free to ask any questions you may have about an item before you buy it. Thank you for your interest in our items.
  • Creator:
    Norman M. Macdougall (1852 - 1939, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1889
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Coast, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2327215654292

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