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Magnificent Oil Painting of Kittens by Brunel #1219653

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Magnificent Oil Painting of Kittens by Brunel #1219653
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This wonderful painting is by world renowned, listed artist "Alfred Arthur Brunell de Neuville" in the 19th century. It has been professionally cleaned and lined. It is truly a fantastic work of art. The frame too is spectacular. It is carved wood and all over gold gilded. Remarkable! I can?t say enough about this painting. It is oil on canvas and the kitten?s faces are so adorable and sweet. The detail is fabulous and the colors are muted yet vivid. Overall it measures 34? x 38? and the sight size is 25? x 20 ¾?.

Alfred-Arthur Brunel de Neuville was born in Paris and specialized in still life paintings and paintings of animals, especially cats. He exhibited at the Societe des Artistes Francais from 1879 and was elected a member in 1907.

One of the most popular subjects for an artist during the 19th century was cats and dogs. As the Industrial Revolution progressed and more people moved to the large cities, the number of people keeping cats and dogs as pets increased. With this increase more and more artists were called upon to paint charming and sentimental works featuring the domesticated animals.

Arthur A. Brunel de Neuville was a French 19th century artist working in Paris who took up the call and devoted his artistic talent to portraying the different moods of cats and kittens. A typical scene includes a small feline family drinking from a bowl of milk, playing with a ball of yarn or toying with a bug. His animals are often set against a dark background, in ...
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<td>Reference
#: an2910</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:very good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:19th century</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Magnificent Oil Painting of Kittens by Brunel</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Northport Maine 04849</td></tr>
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