English School Late 19th Century Oil - Feeding Chickens by the Cottage

Description

This charming landscape painting captures a serene rural scene, with a winding dirt path leading to a quaint cottage nestled among lush trees. In the foreground, the artist captures a mother watching her child from the cottage door, as the young girl ventures to feed the chickens. The artwork has been beautifully housed in an ornate gilt frame and slip, decorated with various running patterns. Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.

Condition

Signs of wear consistent with age. Some marks and minor dirtying to the surface of the oil. Discolouration visible to the varnish layer. Various scuffs and small losses to the decorative gilt frame, as imaged.

Size

34 x 49.5cm (13.4" x 19.5")
Framed Size: 54 x 69cm (21.3" x 27.2")