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EMIL VAN MARCKE (FRENCH, 1827-1890)
"IN GREEN PASTURES"
Signed lower left "E. van Marcke", titled en verso "In Green Pastures" and signed on cradled panel
Item # 411PSP29Q
In this fine landscape a group of cattle lounging in a plush pasture as the farmer's wife approaches from a distance. It is carefully detailed while maintaining that certain dreamy prelude to impressionism found in Marcke's work, particularly notable in his darkest cattle and the bokeh of the background and approaching figure. It is signed prominently in the lower left corner with the same signature found on the cradled back. It appears to be preserved in nearly untouched condition, though we can certainly have it conserved upon request at a very reasonable cost to bring back it's original vibrancy of color and clarity of sky. For any serious collectors of works by Emil van Marcke, this is a very fine acquisition indeed.
Measurements: [framed] 24" W x 20 13/16" H; 16 7/8" W x 13 1/8" H [panel]
Condition Report:
Early frame, though not original; frame with dings, abrasions and gilt loss. Cradled panel entirely original with original script on top of cradle. Surface is dirty and would benefit from a cleaning - we can have this cleaned for you, though lead time is often 3-6 months for our conservator to complete that for you. Specks of paint loss. Lower varnish darkened. Craquelure to surface throughout, somewhat distracting in lower half. Under UV examination painting appears to be free of any restorations.