A finely executed 19th-century continental oil on canvas, signed A. Benson, depicting a richly detailed rural genre scene with figures resting in a pastoral landscape.
The composition reflects the romanticised narrative tradition popular among continental painters of the mid–late 19th century.
The painting is presented in an exceptional period gilt composition frame, late 19th / early 20th century, with original water gilding and fine ornamental detail.
Details
• Artist: A. Benson (signed, lower left)
• School: Continental
• Date: Second half of the 19th century (c.1860–1890)
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Subject: Romanticised rural genre / family scene
• Frame: Period gilt composition frame (included)
• Condition: Very good antique condition; paint surface stable with light age-appropriate craquelure. No visible tears or repairs. Frame in excellent order with no notable losses.
This is a highly decorative and display-ready antique oil painting, ideal for collectors of 19th-century genre works or for those seeking a strong statement piece with classical character.
Shipping
Worldwide shipping available
Professionally packed (Wooden Crated) for transport.
Fully insured as fine art for transportation.
£1,550.00
Gallery:
The Davidson Antiques Co 
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