Paul Joseph Constantin Gabriël (1828 - 1903)

Paul Joseph Constantin Gabriël (1828 – 1903), Wooded Landscape with Watercourse and Staffage Figures. Wide, slightly hilly heathland under shaded and translucent clouds. Under a group of oaks, a resting shepherd is talking to a woman; next to him, a dog. In the foreground is a slightly cascading brook that runs through the rising scree. In the background are a flock of sheep. Fine, naturalistic painting style in high quality. Signed lower right. Oil on canvas, 81 x 106 cm