Ernest Hareux (1847-1909) — “woman At The Well” — Oil On Panel

Ernest Hareux (1847-1909) — “Woman at a Well” — Authenticated oil on panel Superb rural scene painted by Ernest Hareux, entitled Woman at a Well. This delicately composed oil on panel shows a peasant woman drawing water from a well in a bucolic setting. The mastery of gesture, the subtlety of light and shadow, and the richness of detail are characteristic of the talent of Ernest Hareux, a renowned painter of the late 19th century, known for his Alpine landscapes and scenes of rural life. The work is signed lower left “E. Hareux” and has been authenticated by his son, adding to its historical and artistic interest. Characteristics: Artist: Ernest Hareux (1847-1909) Title: Woman at the Well Technique: oil on panel Signature: lower left “E. Hareux” Authentication: handwritten note by the artist’s son Condition: Very good general condition; clean paint; period gilt frame in good condition. A rare and touching work, a testament to Ernest Hareux’s sensitive view of the daily life of his time, perfect for enriching a collection of 19th-century paintings. Ernest Hareux (1847-1909) is a French painter renowned for his Alpine landscapes, rural scenes and compositions imbued with poetic realism. A student of Charles Busson and Léon Bonnat, he exhibited regularly at the official Salons from 1868 onwards. An active member of the Société des Peintres de Montagne (Mountain Painters' Society), he found inspiration in the landscapes of Isère, Savoie, and Dauphiné, while delicately capturing scenes of daily life. His works are now held in several regional museums and private collections.