Henri de Beul
(Belgian, 1845-1900)

"La Fermiere Decouvrant la Nichee de Carnards", 1867

oil on wood panel
signed and dated lower left.
Framed.
11-3/4" x 17-1/2", framed 18" x 23-1/2"

In overall good condition. Areas of skinning to paint surface likely due to aggressive cleaning, especially at lower right quadrant, figure's proper right upper arm, and center of building at left. Evidence of past restoration: inpainting along figure's backside, scattered pinprick-sized other areas. Accretions at upper and lower right corners. Yellowing and dulling of varnish layer. Slight surface soiling.