Afternoon Rest

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Franz Van Severdonck (1809-1889)
Belgium, 1881
Signed (ll.), dated, 1881, bears inscription on the original label on verso
Oil on panel
7” x 10 ¼”, 12” x 15 ½” (framed)
Condition: Great condition, very minor scattered in-painting, in a period gilt frame.
Provenance: Collection of Edie and Bruce Smart, Upperville, Virginia.
Van Severdonck was primarily known for his small scale works depicting landscape views with farm animals. This work exemplifies his exceptional quality and technique for painting the fine details of his subjects often captured in a serene setting.