{"product_id":"new-1","title":"La Carrière","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly 20th-century oil on canvas, signed in the lower right with an unidentified signature. This painting depicts an industrial landscape, probably a quarry or extraction site, where two imposing dark hills in the foreground open onto a group of factories on the horizon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the upper left, a wooden platform extending out over a steep drop supports several workers transporting materials in wheelbarrows or small carts. Their silhouettes stand out clearly against the luminous sky. Further away, between the two hills, several industrial chimneys release plumes of smoke that gradually blend into the low clouds. The scene evokes the transformation of the landscape through industrialization and the place of human labor within it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is particularly interesting for its vertical format. Two large masses of earth, painted in a very dark palette of browns, blacks, and deep blues, frame an opening toward the horizon. A stretch of ochre-colored earth and a few touches of light create a transition toward the industrial buildings, enhancing the depth of the scene. Above, the sky occupies a considerable portion of the composition, creating a striking contrast with the density of the hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brushwork is expressive, at times broad and slightly textured, particularly in the sky, where the movements of the brush, complemented by palette knife work, remain visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting has a distinctive atmosphere, both dark and luminous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe canvas shows some old craquelure across the two hills, now stabilized, which blends naturally with the subject. The painting is presented in a classic gilt frame in very good condition, lending a certain nobility to this industrial scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Size: 29.5\" × 21.7\" \/ 75cm × 55cm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize without the frame: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e23.6\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e× \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.7\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e× \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature: Yes (illegible)\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eConditions: As mentioned in the description, the canvas shows some old, stabilized craquelure, visible across the two hills. These naturally blend with the painted texture of the landscape.\u003cbr\u003eA small area of paint loss, measuring less than 0.3 in, is visible near the center of the left hill. The painting has a beautiful protective varnish.\u003cbr\u003eThe antique wooden frame shows only a few minor impacts and signs of wear. There is some slight wear to the velvet lining along the lower horizontal edge, which does not detract from the overall appearance of the painting or the visual balance of the frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Oil on stretched canvas in an antique wooden frame. \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.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Our descriptions are originally written in French and translated into English; please excuse any subtle nuances that may arise in translation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"French Art Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58752442728779,"sku":null,"price":728.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0461\/8754\/4734\/files\/online-fine-art-paintings-1_d6c0eccd-2893-4565-99b2-c7c1215524e5.jpg?v=1791468094","url":"https:\/\/www.frenchartshop.com\/en-gb\/products\/new-1","provider":"French Art Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}