Pair of Early 19th Century French Pendant Landscape Oil on Canvas Paintings

$2,900

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This strong pair of early 19th century French antique landscape paintings, executed circa 1820, is painted in oil on canvas and reflects the refined pastoral tradition carried over from the late 18th century into the early Romantic period. Each composition is carefully balanced, with animated foreground figures guiding the eye through village architecture, winding paths, and open river valleys that recede toward distant hills and sky. The handling of light is confident and restrained, creating depth and atmosphere without excess drama, a hallmark of well-trained provincial French painters of the period. The two paintings form a true pendant pair, created as a matched set and intended to be displayed together. They remain on their original canvases and are housed in their original period giltwood frames, both showing honest, age-appropriate wear. The antique surfaces display light craquelure and subtle tonal softening consistent with age, reinforcing their authenticity and visual depth. Closely matched in scale, palette, and subject, the pendants read as a true pair and present with a cohesive visual rhythm when displayed together. Ideal for flanking a doorway, anchoring a mantel, or hanging above a console, this set offers quiet elegance and timeless French character. Measures: 24″W x 20″H (each)

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