- More
THÉODORE ROUSSEAU (French 1812 - 1867). Vachère dans un paysage, circa 1840-1845. Oil on canvas on panel. 8-3/16 x 12-5/...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.Description
THÉODORE ROUSSEAU (French 1812 - 1867)Vachère dans un paysage, circa 1840-1845
Oil on canvas on panel
8-3/16 x 12-5/8 inches
PROVENANCE:
Private collection
EXHIBITED:
Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, New York, "Landscape Painting in France and Italy 1780-1860", January 19 - February 25, 2006 (not in catalogue).
A leading figure of the Barbizon School, Théodore Rousseau was known for his naturalism and devotion to plein air painting. Despite exhibiting several works at the Salon in the early 1830s, he was routinely rejected from 1836-41 and refused to enter submissions again until 1849. Turning his back to the Salon in the 1840s, Rousseau began producing modestly sized, saleable landscapes. During this time, he developed a new compositional scheme characterized by larger, more open skies and wide horizons. He would later return to the Salon and earn great success throughout the 1850s and 1860s.
This painting is a fine example of Rousseau's work during the 1840s. The expansive and cloudy sky suggests the possibility of changing weather, and patches of light illuminate the field and winding road behind the figures, creating a sense of pictorial depth. Like a halo, warm light filters through the tops of the trees and foliage in the left side of the painting. At lower right, the light color of the center cow and the stroke of red paint on the figure's hat draw attention to these pastoral figures, which are characteristic elements in many Barbizon landscapes.
Auction Info
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
19.5% of the successful bid (minimum $9) per lot.
This item cannot be shipped using standard methods. Please contact us for more information. Sales Tax information
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Floor auctions
Open for bidding: (View All)Historical
Ends on 03/01/2021
Sports Collectibles
Ends on 03/01/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Ends on 03/01/2021
Currency
Ends on 03/01/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 03/03/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 03/04/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Ends on 03/05/2021
US Coins
Ends on 03/08/2021
Photography
Ends on 03/10/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 03/11/2021
Decorative Art
Ends on 03/11/2021
Fine & Rare Wine
Ends on 03/12/2021
Western & Texas Art
Ends on 03/12/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Ends on 03/13/2021
US Coins
Ends on 03/15/2021
Decorative Art
Ends on 03/16/2021
US Coins
Ends on 03/17/2021
Fine Art
Ends on 03/17/2021
Nature & Science
Ends on 03/19/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Ends on 03/21/2021
US Coins
Ends on 03/22/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Ends on 03/25/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Ends on 03/25/2021
Sports Collectibles
Opens about 03/04/2021
Luxury Real Estate
Opens about 01/22/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 03/03/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Opens about 03/08/2021
Movie Posters
Opens about 03/05/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Opens about 03/12/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 03/07/2021
Currency
Opens about 03/08/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 03/17/2021
Comics & Comic Art
Opens about 03/19/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 03/18/2021
US Coins
Opens about 03/08/2021
Jewelry & Timepieces
Opens about 02/24/2021
Photography
Opens about 03/19/2021
Musical Instruments
Opens about 03/23/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 03/23/2021
Photography
Opens about 03/24/2021
Currency
Opens about 03/26/2021
US Coins
Opens about 03/16/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 03/26/2021
Historical
Opens about 03/29/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 03/21/2021
US Coins
Opens about 04/02/2021
Currency
Opens about 04/02/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 03/31/2021
Fine Art
Opens about 04/01/2021
US Coins
Opens about 03/22/2021
World & Ancient Coins
Opens about 03/28/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 04/06/2021
Decorative Art
Opens about 04/08/2021
Heritage membership
- Past Auction Values (prices, photos, full descriptions, etc.)
- Bid online
- Free Collector newsletter
- Want List with instant e-mail notifications
- Reduced auction commissions when you resell your
winnings
- Cash Advances
- More Bidders
- Trusted Experts
- Over 200,000 Satisfied Consignors Since 1976
Learn about consigning with us
The picture of each piece, the brief description, incoming bids, what paintings were coming up next in the queue and, of course, the auctioneer; all perfectly organized and presented! Your service was great.View More Testimonials
HA.com receives more traffic than any other auction house website. (Source: Similarweb.com)