Oil on panel Size without frame : 9.5″ x 13.5″ Size including frame : 14.5″ x 17.0″. A colourful folk scene of children dragging a hand-cart full of (fire) wood as a group of resting hunters look on. Most probably rural France; a very well painted, and typical, example of the work of Maröhn. On a lovely chamfered teak panel – often the sign of a very good artist. Very clearly signed in bottom Right Hand corner. Ready to hang straight on the wall where it is at the moment in my study, and has been for a number of years! Ferdinand Maröhn (also called Maronnio) was born in Germany, lived in France and painted mostly in a Dutch style. His biographical data are only partially known but. He exhibited many times at the Berlin Academy and, from 1846 to 1859, in several Parisian Salons. Maröhn was a prolific artist whose works have been included in the collections of some French museums (Reims and Ajaccio). Ian Emmerson Paintings was established in 1975 and was incorporated in 1997. We have always specialized in 19. Century British and European fine art and, being based in Northumberland, in artists/paintings of the North East of England/Newcastle. Our website went live in 2008 and has been a crucial part of our business since then and bears the name James Alder Fine Art to reflect James’ contribution to the business over many years, although he has now retired. Our gallery is situated within larger premises and looked after by Ben and his staff and is normally open 6 days a week. Paintings can be viewed in person at, and/or collected from, our Hexham gallery. We have a very experienced packing department. The picture frame is free and no responsibility f. Or transit damage is accepted. The item “FERDINAND MAROHN (fl. 1839-1865) ANTIQUE SIGNED OIL RURAL FRENCH FOLK SCENE” is in sale since Wednesday, May 8, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “abbeyfineart” and is located in HEXHAM. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.
- Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
- Artist: Ferdinand Marohn
- Style: Dutch
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Medium: Oil
- Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
- Features: Framed
- Width (Inches): 13.5
- Subject: Rural folk life
- Originality: Original
- Height (Inches): 9.5