Oil painting on wood - A. Delahaye - Rural countryside scene - Hand signed and on the back - 1930

Pastoral landscape painting - rural countryside scene signed a delahaye - early 20th century. The painting is an oil on isorel wood panel depicting a rural landscape. The painting style is rather impressionist, with touches of bright colors and a bright atmosphere. Detailed description: The subject: the painting depicts a bucolic scene with a flock of sheep grazing in a field. In the background, we can see a few buildings, probably a farm, and a cloudy sky. The colors: the color palette is warm and bright, with dominant browns, ochres and greens. The colors are applied in thick strokes, which gives an effect of material and relief. The light: light plays an essential role in this painting. It comes from the right and illuminates the landscape in a soft and diffuse way. The shadows are long and soft, which creates a peaceful atmosphere. The composition: the composition is quite simple and balanced. The flock of sheep occupies the foreground and attracts the viewer's gaze. The buildings in the background serve as a vanishing point and give an impression of depth. The signature: the painting is signed "a. Delahaye" at the bottom right. Some additional observations: The technique: the artist used an impressionist technique, with touches of juxtaposed colors to create the illusion of light and movement. The atmosphere: the painting exudes a peaceful and serene atmosphere. The warm colors and soft light contribute to creating this impression. The subject: the choice of subject, a flock of sheep in a rural landscape, is typical of landscape painting of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Painting size: 59.5 X 50 cm. Wooden frame size: 66.5 X 56.5 X 2.8 cm. Weight: 2030g. To be collected from Lille or sent quickly and protected.