The Factory

French school 19th

“Landscape at the factory” French school circa 1820/30, oil on canvas 24.5 X 33 cm, mounted by a Marie-Louise in a somewhat hilly restoration frame 38 X 46 cm. “In its original condition”, the work has been cut and folded on the right and upper sides, and presents old restorations
This landscape, characteristic of this period when artists such as Michallon, Dunouy, de Valenciennes, or Corot worked in his first works. The slightly dominant point of view chosen here gives a beautiful depth to the landscape punctuated by an aqueduct in the distance partially masked by the smoke coming out of the chimney of a “factory”, these first factories or factories where workers worked, perhaps a forge, tilery or other…
It is organized into several buildings around a courtyard and is dominated by a high chimney, all under a magnificent sky shaded gray and blue. Do not hesitate to ask us for photos or additional information by email or phone.