Lot n° 163
Estimation :
1200 - 1500
EUR
Result
: NC
Alfred GODCHAUX (1835 - 1895) - Lot 163
Alfred GODCHAUX (1835 - 1895)
The farmyard
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right
65 x 92 cm
(Restorations on reverse)
NOTICE
Alfred Godchaux, a French painter of the XIXᵉ century, is best known for his landscapes and rural scenes, often inspired by the French countryside and Alpine mountains. His work is characterized by a realistic, detailed approach, with particular attention to natural elements and luminous atmospheres. Godchaux excels in depicting mountains, rivers and picturesque villages, offering a soothing, almost idyllic vision of nature.
In his oil paintings, Godchaux uses a palette of earthy tones and deep greens, accented by luminous touches to capture the clarity of natural light. His precise, detailed brushwork enables him to render the textures of rocks, foliage and water reflections with great finesse. The scenes he depicts, whether of flocks crossing a bridge or shepherds in a field, testify to his love of landscapes and pastoral life.
Close in his realist approach to Gustave Courbet and Léon Richet, who shared his interest in natural scenes and precision of detail, Alfred Godchaux belongs to the tradition of landscape painters of the XIXᵉ century. His works are sought after today for their ability to capture the serenity and beauty of nature, offering the viewer an authentic, contemplative look at the rural landscapes of his time.
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