Naive 18th-Century Classical French Landscape

Naive 18th-Century Classical French LandscapeA beautifully simple oil on canvas depicting a scene in rural France. In the foreground, a lady is sitting side saddle, while being escorted along a path towards an impressive country residence. While further back, a group of four ladies are standing by a lake before a distant church. Medium Oil on canvas Size 18 x 17 46cm x 43cm Year of creation c. 1780 Provenance France Condition Several small losses but the paint layer is now stable since its

The painting appears to be housed within its original frame and it's signed illegibly in the lower right

you may wish to simply prop it on a shelf or mantle

He’s dressed in a black tunic with gold epaulettes

16” x 12” / 40cm x 30cm

This piece is a masterclass in composition with the scenery perfectly balanced

This scene is referred to as a ‘pietà’

Oil on paper laid on canvas

Minor losses around the periphery but otherwise fine

It depicts a Wintery river scene at Gadea Mill

He’s clad in silks with a black cloak contrasting against an impressive red and white shirt

Her skin tones are beautifully rendered with Watelet’s characteristically soft touch and the light is reminiscent of the impressionists

Good condition overall