{"product_id":"antique-french-painting","title":"Le Nord","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"283\"\u003e20th-century large-scale oil on canvas bearing an old label on the reverse with a number, likely assigned at a fair, and the monogram V.B.K for \u003cem data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"188\"\u003eVerband der Bildenden Künstler Österreichs\u003c\/em\u003e. Founded in 1861, this association is one of Austria’s principal professional artists’ groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eA canal view in the Northern tradition, structured around a cathedral with a prominent bell tower. In the foreground, moving water and moored boats establish depth and scale. The middle ground opens onto low riverside architecture bordered by trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eThe cathedral rises in the distance, its verticality balanced by the horizontal sweep of the river. The composition is clear and ordered. Brushwork remains measured yet active, and the palette relies on cool tonal transitions, with purples and muted blues suggesting a northern atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"923\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe light wooden frame with subtle gilding complements the restrained character of the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Size: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24\" x 31.7\" \/ 61cm x 80.5cm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize without the frame: 51cm x 70.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAustria. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature: M\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003eonogramed V.B.K on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCreation date: Early 20th century. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe canvas shows a visible opening, without any tear, measuring approximately 0.9 inch, located to the right of the bell tower. The pictorial surface presents a fine and consistent craquelure, consistent with the age of the painting, with no areas of loss. The antique frame has likely benefited from a past gilding touch-up and appears to have withstood the passage of time without any major damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Oil painting on canvas i\u003cspan\u003en an antique light 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":56452692640075,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0461\/8754\/4734\/files\/antique-wall-decor-1.jpg?v=1770098157","url":"https:\/\/www.frenchartshop.com\/products\/antique-french-painting","provider":"French Art Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}