Vue Citadine

19th-century oil on hardboard, signed (illegible) lower right, presented in an old Barbizon frame in wood and gilded stucco with laurel frieze and acanthus leaf ornamentation.

A village scene, perhaps at the edge of town. A woman in red walks along a wall, possibly beside a river. Beyond her, the red roofs of the village and the church tower are caught in a sudden brightness beneath a storm-laden sky.

In the foreground, a tree with scattered, wind-tossed leaves introduces movement into the composition. The contrast between illuminated architecture and unsettled sky creates quiet tension, balancing stillness and motion within the scene.

• Overall Size: 12.9" x 15.3" / 33cm x 39.5cm.
  
• Size without the frame: 6.6" x 9" / 17.5cm x 23.5cm.
• Country of origin: France.
• Signature: Yes (illegible).
  
• Creation date: Late 19th century. 
• Condition: The landscape on hardboard is in very good condition and has retained all of its sheen, well protected by a thick patina. The frame shows significant areas of gilding loss along the outer edges, visible only from a low angle. There are also some small losses and impacts at the corners, as well as minor chips of gilding on the inner edge.
• Materials: Oil painting on hardboard in an antique wood and stucco Barbizon frame.
• Shipped with DHL: Complimentary shipping to the US and Europe. A surcharge will be applied for deliveries to Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
• DDP shipping: All taxes and import fees are included in the listed price.