Thomas Hart (1830-1916), Cercle de - Paysage

Oil on canvas late 19th century English Barbizon School. Five cows at the watering trough at dusk in a wooded clearing. A white cow isolated on the left and four cows drinking on the right. Cloudy sky with touches of yellow. Canvas dimensions alone 30 x 45.5 cm measured on the back on the original keyed stretcher. With gilded frame approx 44 x 60 cm. No signature visible on the recto. Examined under a loupe. Not dismantled. Monogram TH interlaced in green on the back of the canvas. T uppercase with H interlocked. Blue stamp preparateur de toile in 4 lines very faded: PREPARED BY LONDON, typical Winsor Newton Robertson Co London 1880-1910. Confirms late 19th century period. Green inscription TH. Oil with visible impasto and spatula marks; photos today. English Barbizon technique, not a 1960 production. Original yellowed varnish with fine age cracks; good condition. Losses of gilding on the frame; corners worn. No restoration, no repainting, no tears. Attributed to the Circle of Thomas Hart (1830-1916), British animalier. Another possibility: Thomas H. Gibb (1833-1895), same circle. Provenance: private collection, south of France, flea market. Style: English Barbizon School, late 19th century; naturalism; Victorian; Genre: cattle piece; animal landscape.

Estimate:£251.15

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