Balthazar Paul Ommeganck (1755-1826)

This Belgian painter nicknamed "Root of the sheep" was born in Antwerp in 1755 and died there in 1826. This very fashionable artist under the First Empire acquired a European reputation for the purity and softness of his landscapes, designed in the Flemish tradition. . He also stands out for the quality of the animal figures that populate his works. This painter was showered with honors throughout his career. He was also a very enlightened collector in this field of painting. The work offered for sale is an oil on canvas in very good condition. This painting was formerly re-canvased. He has a new framework. The composition is rich in detail: various farm animals, couple of peasants, pretty building, lush forest... This painting is signed lower left.