A French oil on panel barnyard painting from the Mid-19th Century, depicting ducks in a landscape. Showcasing vibrant, contrasting colors, the painting features a carefully organized composition. The foreground presents a group of ducks including two mallards and ducklings, swimming or resting on the side of a small pond. A house in the distance, with large chimney, creates a vertical accentuation. The left side is occupied by a river reflecting the blue sky with fluffy clouds above. Presenting vivid, beautifully contrasting colors, the painting is signed lower right, however the signature is not identifiable. The ensemble is set inside a wooden frame.
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Period: 19th Century
Dimensions: 25.5"W x 21.4"H
Inventory Number: XX58
Price: $ 2250