French School (19th-20th Centuries) - A Fair In The Netherlands (in The Style Of David Teniers)

- Oil on canvas. - This historicist painting, dating from around 1900 and probably painted in France, is a nostalgic and detailed evocation of a traditional Dutch festival, with clear nods to the styles of Dutch Golden Age masters such as David Teniers the Younger, Pieter Vranckx and Adriaen van Nous changerons. The meticulously crafted work captures a Dutch kermesse or village festival with a liveliness and exuberance that transports the viewer to a moment of everyday life long gone. The scene is set in a lively and bustling village, with an architectural backdrop that reflects the typical architecture of a 17th-century village, with houses with brick facades and thatched roofs. Throughout the composition, a multitude of figures gather to participate in the festivities, while the various popular activities typical of kermesses are highlighted. The painter has mastered the use of light to create a festive atmosphere. The soft evening light filters through the clouds, illuminating the cheerful faces of the fairgoers, while the use of contrast in the shadows creates a sense of depth in the work. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, accentuated by the golden hues of sunlight reflecting off the characters' clothing and objects such as beer kegs and plates of food laid out on the tables. - Unframed painting dimensions: 86 x 54 cm / 97 x 65 cm with sumptuous Dutch-style frame. - It comes from a private collection of paintings in Toulouse.