Late 19th Century Antique Oil Portrait of Young Peasant Girl Resting by Road ^Sale

This enchanting original oil painting on canvas depicts a young Scandinavian peasant girl in traditional folk costume who has paused on a winding road to rest. The melancholic beauty wears a warm short fur jacket and pink headscarf and holds a small basket on her lap. In the background stretches an overcast sky with storm clouds, and the rocky landscape with sparse vegetation realistically conveys the coolness of harsh northern nature. The painting reveals the artist's refined academic approach through careful attention to detail and masterful handling of light and shadow. What particularly strikes us is the virtuosic way the artist navigates between somber and warm tones, creating a delicate balance that brings depth and emotion to the composition.
DETAILS:
Artist: Unknown Scandinavian Artist, unsigned
Medium: Oil on canvas
Image: 57 × 47.5 cm (22.4 × 18.7 inches)
Framed: 68 × 59 cm (26.8 × 23.2 inches)  
Frame: Original period frame with age wear and losses, Swedish framer label from D. Fredrikson, Lund
Condition: Overall in pretty good condition with minor paint losses (faces etc)
Provenance: Private collection
Notes: Kindly refer to the high-resolution photographs, which form part of the condition report. Color and tonal values may vary when viewed in person, contingent upon viewing conditions and ambient light.
Shipping: Approx. weight 3.1 kg; packed approx. weight 5 kg. Secure, insured worldwide shipping.
ATTENTION! Only the canvas on a 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!