1890 British German Romantic Oil Painting Italian Scene Shepherd and Girl Signed ^Sale

This exceptional oil on canvas, attributed to Wilhelm August Rudolf Lehmann (1819-1905), a British artist of German descent, depicts a tender exchange between a young shepherd and an attractive peasant girl at a mountain spring. The shy blush on the cheeks of both characters speaks only of their innocence and sincere feelings. The composition demonstrates the artist's remarkable skill with subtle modeling of forms through light and shadow. A mountain valley with shepherd's encampment and grazing goats extends across the background. The vibrant colors and elaborate detailing of the Italian folk dress add rustic appeal and reflect the artist's direct knowledge of Italian customs acquired during his travels to the region. The painting exemplifies 19th century European Academic painting, romanticizing a pastoral subject while maintaining period authenticity in an engaging narrative interpretation.
DETAILS:
Artist: Signed and dated "1890" with monogram lower left. Attributed to Wilhelm August Rudolf Lehmann (1819-1905), British artist of German descent. His works are held in numerous museums and collections worldwide.
Medium: Oil painting on canvas. Late 19th century.
Image dimensions (approx.): 74 x 61.5 cm (29.1 × 24.2 inches)
Condition: Overall in very good condition and ready to hang, canvas relined, with only minor age-related wear, tiny retouches, has been cleaned.
Framed dimensions (approx.): 88.5 x 75.5 cm (34.8 × 29.7 inches)  
Frame: Good condition, with tiny losses and signs of age-appropriate wear. ONLY the canvas on stretcher is sold. The frame is considered a gift (or bonus), has no value, and is not covered by our shipping damage warranty. But you can rest assured that no matter what, we will still try our best when packing the item. You may opt to decline shipping the painting with the frame and inform me of this decision before payment, in which case the shipping cost will be reduced in the final invoice. Please be aware of this and bid accordingly!
Provenance: Swedish private collection.
Shipping: Approx. weight 6 kg; packed approx. weight 8-9 kg. Secure, insured worldwide shipping.
Notes: Kindly refer to the high-resolution photographs, which form part of the condition report. Colors and tonal values may vary when viewed in person, depending on viewing conditions and ambient lighting.