85 - European School – Two Goats in a Landscape – Oil on panel – 19th century

European School – Two Goats in a Landscape – Oil on panel – 19th century A charming 19th-century oil on panel depicting two goats in a rural landscape. In the foreground, a majestic goat with brown and white fur and long, curved horns stands on a rocky outcrop, while a second goat appears in the background. The composition stands out for the delicate rendering of the animals, the realistic details, and the soft tones. The rolling landscape, dominated by a cloudy sky and enlivened by a few birds, lends the work a peaceful and romantic atmosphere characteristic of 19th-century European animal painting. The work is presented in an elegant old gilded wooden frame with wide moldings. Condition: Appears to be in good overall condition, with slight signs of age and wear on the frame. Dimensions and weight: With frame: H. 27.5 × W. 28 cm – Without frame: H. 17 × W. 18 cm – Weight: 0.900 kg.