Sunset Over The Castle Ruins By The Lively River. 19th Century Canvas, Framed.

This beautiful painting, dating from the Romantic period around 1840, depicts a riverbank enlivened by figures in a boat, the silhouette of a medieval castle ruins shrouded in darkness against a colorful twilight sky, all set against a contrasting twilight atmosphere. Presented in its charming original giltwood frame with gilt-leaf molding and annotated label on the back, this work, on its keyed stretcher, is in its original frame. It was remounted on a lined canvas sometime in the last century, and this painting is imbued with the spirit of that era of castles and minstrels so beloved during the reign of Louis Philippe. Clean and colorful, this lovely work captivates with its mystery and vibrant hues, a truly accomplished and high-quality piece.