Oil On Canvas, Signed By Eugène Siberdt, Shepherdess In The Mountains, 19th Century, Alps, Tyrol

An antique oil on canvas signed by Eugène Siberdt (1851-1931) and dated 1905. The work depicts a young shepherdess in traditional Alpine costume, standing in the foreground of a mountain landscape, surrounded by her flock of sheep. The girl, with her melancholic expression, wears an embroidered white blouse, a bodice adorned with floral motifs, and an apron typical of the Alpine regions. The delicacy of her face and the treatment of the fabrics testify to Siberdt's academic skill. The harmonious pastoral landscape, bathed in soft light, completes this elegant and timeless genre scene. Canvas: 60cm x 40cm Frame: 75cm x 56cm Very good condition.


Eugène Siberdt (Antwerp, 1851–1931) was one of the most renowned Belgian academic painters of the late 19th century. A student and later a professor at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, he taught drawing there and influenced an entire generation of artists. He is particularly known for having been one of Vincent van Gogh's teachers during the latter's time at the Academy in 1885-1886. Siberdt distinguished himself through his portraits, refined genre scenes, and compositions inspired by history or folklore, characterized by great technical precision and a keen eye for detail.