DESCRIPTION: Attributed to Alfred Thompson Bricher (American, 1837-1908). In ornate gilt frame. Oil on canvas. Depicts countryside with sheep and church steeple. "Bricher" in red in lower left. Bricher is best known for Luminist views of deserted shorelines edged with dramatic rocky outcroppings and views of the tranquil seas, where sailboats glide on still waters. In the 1880s, Bricher adopted a more tonal approach. His colors had always been predominantly pale blues and greens with touches of intense yellow; all harmoniously blended to convey the sensations of bright, sunny days. Now he concentrated on recording atmospheric conditions, which he conveyed by emphasizing a single, dominant color. MEASUREMENTS: 11-1/2" x 8-3/4". Overall in frame 16" x 13-1/8". CONDITION: Apparent cracking to frame.