A charming 19th-century oil on canvas painting dated 1865, capturing the quiet rhythm of rural village life. In the composition, a man guides his donkey pulling a hay-filled cart, while a woman in a vibrant red dress approaches, basket in hand. In the distance, another figure tends to three sheep, all set against an autumnal countryside backdrop with trees marking the season.
Painted on a canvas supplied by Charles Roberson, London, this work reflects the Victorian-era appreciation for pastoral themes and the tranquillity of daily life, free from drama yet full of character.
The painting is housed in a period gilt wooden frame, complementing the rural subject matter with timeless elegance.
Dimensions
Framed size: 40 × 49 × 4.2 cm
Canvas size: 26.5 × 34.5 cm
Weight: 1,500 g
Medium & Date
Medium: Oil on canvas
Date: 1865
Canvas supplier: Charles Roberson, London
Condition Report
Canvas intact, with two very small punctures.
Light age-related wear consistent with a 19th-century painting.
Frame with minor surface wear.
Overall in very good condition, retaining its visual appeal and vibrancy.
A charming 19th-century oil on canvas painting dated 1865, capturing the quiet rhythm of rural village life. In the composition, a man guides his donkey pulling a hay-filled cart, while a woman in a vibrant red dress approaches, basket in hand. In the distance, another figure tends to three sheep, all set against an autumnal countryside backdrop with trees marking the season.
Painted on a canvas supplied by Charles Roberson, London, this work reflects the Victorian-era appreciation for pastoral themes and the tranquillity of daily life, free from drama yet full of character.
The painting is housed in a period gilt wooden frame, complementing the rural subject matter with timeless elegance.
Dimensions
Framed size: 40 × 49 × 4.2 cm
Canvas size: 26.5 × 34.5 cm
Weight: 1,500 g
Medium & Date
Medium: Oil on canvas
Date: 1865
Canvas supplier: Charles Roberson, London
Condition Report
Canvas intact, with two very small punctures.
Light age-related wear consistent with a 19th-century painting.
Frame with minor surface wear.
Overall in very good condition, retaining its visual appeal and vibrancy.
