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Labourage en Nivernais after Rosa Bonheur
Oil on canvas reproduction
An Artwork with a Story
This oil on canvas reproduction is inspired by Labourage en Nivernais, one of the most celebrated rural scenes by French artist Rosa Bonheur. The composition depicts teams of oxen ploughing the land beneath a wide sky, capturing the steady rhythm and dignity of agricultural life.
Rendered with a painterly hand and visible texture, this piece has far more depth and presence than a flat print. The subject matter, scale, and execution give it the feeling of a collected interior piece rather than a decorative afterthought.
Context & Inspiration
Rosa Bonheur was a pioneering 19th century French artist best known for her animal paintings and rural landscapes. Labourage en Nivernais, painted in 1849, became one of her most important works and is now held in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.
This reproduction was likely created in the early to mid 20th century, when high quality painted reproductions were commissioned for homes that admired museum works long before mass printed posters were common.
Details & Condition
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Artist: After Rosa Bonheur
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Medium: Oil on canvas
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Support: Canvas stretched over wood
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Date: Early to mid 20th century, estimated
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Dimensions: 35 cm x 55 cm
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Condition: Very good vintage condition with light, age appropriate surface wear
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Provenance: Sourced in Newark, UK
A Versatile Accent Piece
This painting brings warmth, narrative, and a sense of quiet strength to a space. It works beautifully in kitchens, dining rooms, libraries, or studies, especially in interiors layered with antique wood, stone, linen, and collected objects.
It is a natural fit for European inspired homes that value story, history, and atmosphere over perfection.
The Atelier Chatelaine Standard
Every piece at Atelier Chatelaine is personally sourced and selected for its character, integrity, and ability to live well in a thoughtful interior. We value honest materials, timeless subjects, and objects that feel grounded and lived in.
Labourage en Nivernais after Rosa Bonheur
Oil on canvas reproduction
An Artwork with a Story
This oil on canvas reproduction is inspired by Labourage en Nivernais, one of the most celebrated rural scenes by French artist Rosa Bonheur. The composition depicts teams of oxen ploughing the land beneath a wide sky, capturing the steady rhythm and dignity of agricultural life.
Rendered with a painterly hand and visible texture, this piece has far more depth and presence than a flat print. The subject matter, scale, and execution give it the feeling of a collected interior piece rather than a decorative afterthought.
Context & Inspiration
Rosa Bonheur was a pioneering 19th century French artist best known for her animal paintings and rural landscapes. Labourage en Nivernais, painted in 1849, became one of her most important works and is now held in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.
This reproduction was likely created in the early to mid 20th century, when high quality painted reproductions were commissioned for homes that admired museum works long before mass printed posters were common.
Details & Condition
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Artist: After Rosa Bonheur
-
Medium: Oil on canvas
-
Support: Canvas stretched over wood
-
Date: Early to mid 20th century, estimated
-
Dimensions: 35 cm x 55 cm
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Condition: Very good vintage condition with light, age appropriate surface wear
-
Provenance: Sourced in Newark, UK
A Versatile Accent Piece
This painting brings warmth, narrative, and a sense of quiet strength to a space. It works beautifully in kitchens, dining rooms, libraries, or studies, especially in interiors layered with antique wood, stone, linen, and collected objects.
It is a natural fit for European inspired homes that value story, history, and atmosphere over perfection.
The Atelier Chatelaine Standard
Every piece at Atelier Chatelaine is personally sourced and selected for its character, integrity, and ability to live well in a thoughtful interior. We value honest materials, timeless subjects, and objects that feel grounded and lived in.