Ruins Overlooking A River, A Landscape Painting By Auguste Savary, 1831

Ruins overlooking a river, a landscape brought to life by Auguste Savary.
The ruins of a medieval structure stand atop a small hill bordered by lush greenery, into which two figures are walking for a shaded stroll.
At the foot of this hill, five goats rest in the shade while three figures stand by a river.
They take the time to watch various types of boats sailing along this winding waterway.
In the background, a square tower flanked by ramparts can be seen at the foot of a mist-shrouded mountain range.

Auguste Savary (1799–1874) was a French landscape painter active during the Restoration and the July Monarchy.
This unassuming artist enrolled at the École des Beaux-Arts in May 1819.
He is best known today for his views of rivers and the countryside.
He exhibited at the Salon from 1824 to 1841 and in 1859.

This oil on canvas, monogrammed “A S” and dated 1831 in the lower right corner, is presented in its original Louis XIV-style frame gilded with gold leaf.

The varnish on the painting was thinned prior to the sale.
Two minor restorations are worth noting.

Canvas dimensions : 30 cm x 42 cm / Dimensions with frame : 41.5 cm x 53.5 cm

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