Frans Van Severdonck (belgian, 1809-1889) Rooster And Hens

Rural landscape with rooster and hens by the famous Belgian painter Frans van Severdonck (1809 - Brussels - 1889). Belgian painter Franz van Severdonck was born in Brussels, where he has lived and worked all his life. It is not yet known where the artist was trained, but his high compositional and technical skills allow the hypothesis of professional training. Franz van Severdonck was a master of animals and created many compositions with sheep, horses and chickens. His generally small representations are highly sought after collector's items in the international art market.

Literature: Thieme / Becker "Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künstler von der Antike bis zur Gegenwart", Wikipedia online.
Inscription: signed lower middle with the monogram S.
Technique: oil on wood panel, original period gilded frame.
Dimensions: 28x 22.4 cm, framed 45 x 40.5 cm.
condition: very good