Period: Estimated 17th to 18th Century
Medium: Oil on canvas
Frame: Carved wooden frame
Condition: Craquelure, aged varnish, minor restorations, frame with wear (see photos)
Dimensions: 94x113 cm without frame, 116x135cm with frame
Antique 18th-19th Century Oil Painting — Rustic Pastoral Scene with Goats and Countryside Landscape
Offered here is an antique oil on canvas painting depicting a charming rustic pastoral scene with goats in a countryside setting. The artwork features a group of goats in the foreground, portrayed with lively and expressive details, set against a background of ancient rural architecture and a dramatic sky. A shepherd and additional livestock can be seen in the distance, enriching the narrative atmosphere of traditional pastoral life.
The painting is characterized by its earthy tones and rich texture, with visible age-related craquelure and patina that add to its authentic antique appeal. The composition evokes a sense of quiet rural life, with particular attention to the animals’ fur and the surrounding landscape, rendered in a warm, naturalistic palette.
The artwork is mounted in an ornate wooden frame with intricate floral carvings, which shows signs of wear and minor losses consistent with its age. The overall condition of the painting is stable, with an aged surface and some past restoration work evident. This piece is ideal for collectors and decorators seeking a genuine antique artwork with a timeless pastoral subject.
While the artist is unknown, the style and subject matter reflect the long European tradition of pastoral and animal painting, making it a distinctive decorative piece for classic interiors.