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Christian Zacho
Christian Zacho, Spring, Forest Of Fontainebleau, Mare Aux Fées
1875

Name: Christian Zacho, Spring, Forest Of Fontainebleau, Mare Aux Fées
Brand: Christian Zacho
Rating: 5 (38 reviews)

$2,198.88List Price

About the Item

This late 19th-century oil painting by Danish artist Christian Zacho (1843-1913) depicts a picturesque view in the Forest of Fontainebleau, near Paris. The Mare aux Fées or ‘Fairy Pond’ is a particularly attractive area of the forest, which is steeped in myth and fantastical stories. Its beauty is derived from the combination of shimmering waters, numerous beech trees and a variety of wildlife. Many artists sought inspiration here, including Pierre Auguste Renoir and Rosa Bonheur. Legend has it that fairies scratched the surfaces of surrounding rocks leaving intriguing marks for the inquisitive traveller to explore. In 1874, Zacho moved to Paris and trained under Camille Bernier and Leon Bonnat. During his two-year stay, he visited nearby Fontainebleau frequently, which was a popular haunt for artists due to its abundant scenery and connection with the ‘Barbizon School’ of painters. In 1875, he produced this exquisite piece depicting one of its most iconic sights. The following year, it was exhibited at the prestigious Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition (number 316) and possibly at the Paris Salon. A review refers to its ‘white sunshine’ and describes it as a ‘beautiful studied landscape.’ It was an important time for Zacho as he was merging his interest in French ‘plein air’ painting with his traditional Danish roots. This amalgam formed the basis of a flourishing career, numerous medals, and international exhibitions. Today he’s regarded as one of the foremost Danish landscape painters of his generation. Signed/dated lower left and held within a gilt frame from the period. Provenance: Winkel & Magnussen (1949) / Private collection, Denmark. Established in 2017, Brave Fine Art is a premier English art dealership based in Cheltenham with clients including national galleries and country estates. Our team includes a conservator, logistics specialist and art historian. Over 1,000 paintings have been transported to the US and Canada safely with hundreds of glowing reviews. We set our prices fairly from the start as we prefer to sell quickly and continually evolve the collection. Around 40 new discoveries are added every month. If you have any questions at all, we’d love to hear from you.

Creator:
Christian Zacho (1843 - 1913, Danish)
Creation Year:
1875
Dimensions:
Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)
Medium:
Canvas,Oil
Movement & Style:
French School
Period:
1870-1879
Condition:
Artwork presents well. Frame with some wear and old restorations.
Gallery Location:
Cheltenham, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2328213173102

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