Constant Artz (1870–1951) - Reed And Ducklings, 1895 -

Oil on wood bearing an old, apocryphal signature in the lower left corner, "A. Schouman," but this painting is by Constant Artz, who was famous for his scenes depicting ducks at the water's edge, painted exactly like this one. See photos at: Constant Artz – Google search and biography below.
Measuring 20.5 cm x 18 cm unframed, 38 cm x 33 cm overall.
Depicting A Mother Duck and Her Ducklings, painted around 1895.

Constant David Ludovic Artz, 1870–1951, a Dutch painter and watercolorist, best known for his depictions of ducks by the water. Born in Paris, he was the son of David Adolph Constant Artz (1837–1890), a prominent painter of the Hague School, under whom he studied from a very young age. In 1882, at the age of twelve, he enrolled at the Hague Academy of Fine Arts. He later worked in Tony Offermans’ studio. He also received guidance from Willem Maris. It was under Maris’s influence that he specialized in painting families of ducks in their natural environment. He closely observed their behavior and captured it in countless variations. Although he also painted landscapes featuring windmills and seascapes, the theme of ducks by the water remains his primary subject. His work is considered part of the Dutch Impressionist movement and is appreciated for its tender and natural depiction of everyday life. Artist listed in the Bénézit. Valued on Artprice, Artnet, Akoun, etc...

This wooden panel is in very good condition.
The painting, which was previously cleaned and is not dirty, is in good original condition but shows some minor wear visible in the photos.
In its original 1895 frame, which is in good condition (with minor visible wear).
Painting is in good original condition.

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