Le Vieux Pont Fine art Portraits from the French School

Portraits from the French School of the first half of the 19th century

The inner frame is dotted with small golden spots on the lower edge

There are some marks of age in the sky and a scratch up the left side

Shadows and reflections are realistic and give real depth to the composition

Le Vieux Pont Fine art Portraits from the French School19th century French School oil on canvas signed H. Py (19th century). An old label on the back locates the view in Port Lesney (Burgundy) and the date as 1888. The work is smooth to the touch. A view of the old village bridge with a figure and his herd. The brushstrokes are gentle and airy. The light holds a central place in this work. It is diffused with striking realism and finds its way into every part of the landscape. Look closely and you will