French School Deux Pêcheurs Sur Le Rivage Traditional A charming 19th-century oil on

A charming 19th-century oil on canvas depicting a gentleman fishing before a crop of cottages

An evocative 18th-century provincial depiction of the resurrection of Jesus Christ

The surname Ahlefeldt has its origins in German and Danish nobility with the earliest known ancestor being Benedict von Ahlefeldt

It’s possible that this gentleman is from that region and perhaps this was a study to prepare for a group scene

you can see a small crop of buildings set within a typically flat Dutch landscape

French School Deux Pêcheurs Sur Le Rivage Traditional A charming 19th-century oil onA charming turn of the century oil on canvas depicting two French fishermen standing by their boat on a beach. It feels like theyve known each other for many years and have shared plenty of stories. The gentleman on the left is smoking a small clay pipe, while his comrade is leaning forward with his hands on the boat. Its a fine little painting and perfect for a nook or shelf. Medium Oil on canvas Overall size 11 x 9 23cm x 28cm Year of creation c.