Oil on canvas, signed Cheret – Mid 19th century

Work signed by Cheret depicting a landscape featuring a watercourse surrounded by fields and woodlands. Under a cloudy sky, a fisherman stands on the bank. In the foreground, a boat is hidden in the underbrush. Attentive to detail, the artist creates a work with soft lighting, playing with shadows and the brightness of the day. Its colours are soothing, evoking a sense of calm. Surrounding the canvas, a magnificent sculpted frame in gilded wood perfectly complements this bucolic scene. Rich in ornamentation at its four corners, it also features richly carved stylised mouldings. The artist presents a harmonious and nuanced work that immortalises a rural scene with sensitivity. Jean-Louis Lachaume de Gaveaux, known as Cheret (1820-1882), born in New Orleans, is the son of a music composer. He became a painter and created numerous decorations for performance stages. ******** Period: 19th century. There is an accident on the frame. Delivery possible, in France and internationally. Dimensions: Width: 114 cm. Depth: 8 cm. Height: 80 cm.