We use cookies to make your experience better. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Learn more about our cookies policy.
Ferdinand De Prins - Late 19th Century Oil Rain on the Cobbles
Description
A horse-drawn cart travels along a cobbled street beneath a sky streaked with rain in this atmospheric depiction of rural life by Belgian artist Ferdinand De Prins (1859-1908). The humble cottages are rendered with careful detail, whilst the brooding sky overhead lends atmosphere to the scene. Signed to the lower right. Well presented in a gilt frame with ornate foliate running patterns. On canvas on stretchers..Condition
Overall the condition is good. Some signs of wear consistent with age, including discolouration and craquelure. Inspection under UV light reveals no restoration. Small losses, stable cracking, and scuffs to the frame.
Size
39 x 59cm (15.4" x 23.2")Framed Size: 63.5 x 83.5cm (25.0" x 32.9")
Artist Biography
Ferdinand De Prins (1859-1908) was a Belgian artist born in Brecht. He was a student of decorative arts at the Antwerp Academy of Fine Arts at the young age of thirteen. He was predominantly a painter of landscapes, harbour scenes, and animals.
| SKU | sy383 |
|---|---|
| Frame Colour | gold |
| Artist | Ferdinand De Prins |
| Date | Late 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 39.0 x 59.0cm |
| Medium | Oil |
| Style | Realism |
| Subject | Village |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
Delivery prices for this item are as follows
Remember - we combine shipping costs for multiple purchases automatically so go through to checkout for the final price.