1140206

Hunting Bulldogs PAINTING-Grisaille-FRENCH 1817#1140206

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Hunting Bulldogs PAINTING-Grisaille-FRENCH 1817#1140206
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Early 19th C. Hand painted "Grisaille"- French Pastoral scene of hunting Bulldogs- EXQUISITE and finely rendered- STUNNING!</em></td>
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This outstanding antique French painting is rendered in ink on paper. The painting is large measuring 30" across ( framed). It is executed in a stunning "tone on tone" (Grisaille) technique. The effect is marvelous the painting conveys tremendous movement and atmosphere, expertly rendered and finely detailed. The bulldogs are shown in the form characteristic of the breed in the late 18th & early 19th C.

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The painting was discovered in Southern France. The work is signed and dated, SOUVERBIE, 1817. Beautifully rendered, the accomplished hand of the artist is evident in the wonderful composition and skillful use of shading. Easily mistaken as a print or etching to a casual observer, this impressive work is entirely hand painted.
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The painting is in a simple antique gilt frame, just as found. The work has an old mat and the frame has expected signs of age and wear including chips and nicks.
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The framed painting measures approximately: 29.5" x 21". Inside the mat the work is approximately: 22.5" x 17".
Direct Air shipping from Europe to the USA: $125.00 USD
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<tr><td>Condition:Wonderful with aged mat and frame</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:c. 1817</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:French</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:SOUVERBIE</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:22" framed</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:30" framed</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Hunting Bulldogs PAINTING-Grisaille-FRENCH 1817</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Hand-painted / Ink on paper</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Europe- The Netherlands</td></tr>
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