SOLD - H. Stannava oil painting with rural villagers scene, 1865

This 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicts the idyllic rural life of villagers. The scene captures a man and a woman seated in a carriage drawn by two horses. One horse appears to be quenching its thirst from a pond, while a small dog observes the tranquil scene. In the distance, a man can be seen herding cows and a castle tower is gracing the hilltop backdrop.

Medium: Oil on canvas ( the canvas was supplied by Charles Roberson, London)
Date: 1865
Dimensions: Height - 40 cm; Width - 48.5 cm; Depth - 3.5 cm. ( With frames )
Actual picture size: Height - 26 cm; Width - 34.5 cm
Weight: 1,708 grams.

Frame: Housed within a period-appropriate gilt wooden frame.

Condition Report:
The effects of time are clearly visible in the wear and tear exhibited on both the painting and its canvas, as illustrated in the provided images. Notably, a portion of the signed date is missing, presumably due to the natural aging process. However, considering the striking resemblance in painting style and scenery to another work by the same artist with a visible date, it can be reasonably inferred that the missing date corresponds to the period of creation, despite being obscured over time.