{"product_id":"avant-lorage","title":"Avant L'orage","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e20th-century oil painting on hardboard, signed F. Gantois (20th century) in the lower right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA countryside landscape featuring dense clusters of foliage in the foreground, mirroring the choppy movement and unrest of the sky through both texture and color, as well as the interplay of light and shadow. The perspective draws the eye toward a distant outcropping of trees beneath a heavy, overcast sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts of the landscape were executed with a palette knife, enhancing the patchwork effect of the sky and reinforcing the painting's sense of intensity. The foreground, by contrast, is worked with rich yet more controlled brushwork. These variations in texture and technique create a convincing sense of movement throughout the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a captivating landscape, distinguished by its atmospheric character, generous scale, and the complexity of its contrasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Size: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e28.7\" x 24.8\" \/ 73cm x 63cm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize without the frame: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e23.6\" x 19.7\" \/ 60cm x 50cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Belgium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eF. Gantois (20th century).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCreation date: Early 20th century.  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eConditions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe panel is in good condition overall, despite a small paint loss (at the lower center in the foliage) and a few small whitish marks along the edges. The frame has a visible hole on the inner liner from a previous framing. There are two impacts at the center of the lower horizontal edge and a loss on the upper right vertical edge. This is an antique lightweight wooden frame that remains in good condition overall, with some age-related wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"Y2IQFc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Oil on hardboard in an antique light\u003cspan\u003e wooden frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped with DHL: Complimentary shipping to the US and Europe. A surcharge will be applied for deliveries to Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDDP shipping: All taxes and import fees are included in the listed price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"French Art Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57610606608715,"sku":null,"price":640.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0461\/8754\/4734\/files\/antique-wall-decor-1_a314c6db-2ce9-4cb8-8e73-b52c6a28a643.jpg?v=1781772321","url":"https:\/\/www.frenchartshop.com\/en-gb\/products\/avant-lorage","provider":"French Art Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}