Oil on panel, Clamart, signed Eugène Lavieille (1820-1889), 1870

Eugène Lavieille (1820-1889) – Landscape at Clamart – Oil on panel – 1870. Superb oil on panel, signed with the initials E. L... And dated 1870, depicting a landscape enlivened by haystacks and tree trunks near Clamart. This painting is firmly rooted in the naturalist style of the Barbizon School, of which Eugène Lavieille was one of the most celebrated representatives, a student of Corot and a painter of the forests and clearings of the Île-de-France region. Details of the work: Artist: Eugène Lavieille (1820-1889) Technique: Oil on panel. Subject: Rural landscape at Clamart, with haystacks and tree trunks. Signature: Initials E. L. Visible at the bottom (compare with Lavieille) Dated: 1870 Panel dimensions: 35.5 × 24.5 cm Frame dimensions: 45 × 34.5 cm Framing: 19th-century gilt frame with fluting, in very good condition Context: Lavieille often painted landscapes of Clamart, Meudon, and the southern suburbs of Paris, capturing the atmosphere of forest edges and changing countryside. This panel fits perfectly within this theme. Condition: Good overall condition, some minor wear consistent with age, ready to hang. The greens and sky are superbly vibrant.