Circle Of David Cox Senior, The Woodcutters

Circle Of David Cox Senior, The WoodcuttersA charming 19th century English depiction of woodcutters working in a forest alongside their families. Towards the centre of the composition, a figure drags his axe overhead poised to bring it down with force. The broad tree before him bears the marks of his endeavours. While, in the foreground, a woman rests alongside a child while two more play behind her. Perhaps these are related to the woodcutter and watching their father at work. The theme is

Size including frame 12½” x 16” / 32cm x 41cm

1910Provenance: AustriaCondition: Generally very presentable

A beautifully rendered impressionistic landscape painting by Belgian artist

Little is known of Pierre Reynaud but it’s clear that he was underrated given the standard of this piece

A fine early 20th-century portrait of a standing nude by British painter

the restorer decided to leave the paint layer untouched

a woman is chatting to the blacksmith who appears to be stoking the fire (or perhaps creating a horseshoe)

In 1862 and 1864 he won Academy medals and one of his works was purchased by the King

Examination under UV shows areas of light professional restoration

Her eyes are beautifully rendered and capture her expression masterfully

Several of his works are held in museums

and gentle pastoral scenes