A charming mid-century oil study, believed to be from the French countryside—perhaps Normandy or the Loire Valley. This piece captures a fleeting moment of quiet domestic life: the morning light cutting across a whitewashed farmhouse, with shutters flung open and soft shadows dancing beneath the eaves. A rustic barn, rendered in loose, expressive strokes, balances the composition and adds to the sense of place.

Painted en plein air, the brushwork is spontaneous and confident—layered with just enough detail to stir the imagination but never weighed down by it. The thick application of paint, particularly in the trees and sky, suggests a painter immersed in the landscape, working quickly to catch the light before it shifted.

Whether you style it leaning on a shelf, hung in a cozy kitchen, or tucked into a vignette of timeworn treasures, this piece brings a breath of rural France to your home.

Details:

• Oil on wood board

• Unsigned

• Mid-20th century (likely 1950s–60s)

• Unframed

• Approx. 10.5 x 14 inches

• Minor edge wear consistent with age

This is the kind of piece that feels both rustic and modern—an expressive sketch with confident strokes and a warm, lived-in feel. Likely painted en plein air as a study or preparation for a larger work, its textured surface and painterly confidence make it endlessly compelling on its own.

Whether styled in a hallway, tucked onto a shelf, or added to a gallery wall, it offers a quiet pause—a glimpse of rural life, beautiful.

• Oil on board

• Unframed

• Mid-20th century

• Dimensions: [insert dimensions here once measured]

• Good vintage condition with surface texture and a few natural marks from age

All of our vintage art and wares are sourced from markets and brocantes across France and the UK. We go to great lengths to learn the stories behind the pieces, so you can carry on its history. Please note, all vintage items have minor imperfections due to age and wear, making the piece a touch more authentic!