19th Century original antique landscape oil painting on wood by French artist Charles Albert Porcher (1834-1895).  This wonderful old and atmospheric oil on wood is by a renown and respected French artist.  It's nightfall and people wonder home on an earthen pathway by a cottage fitted snugly into a wood.   Here, the artist has laid down his oils to create a smooth board with slight texturing to the trees.  It is in the French Barbizan style.
MORE ABOUT THIS PAINTING:
Medium: Oil on wood
Painting size: 14ins x 11ins or 35cms x 28cm
Size with frame: 18ins x 15ins or 46cms x 38cms
Date: 1800's
Condition: The painting is in good antique condition.  The frame is newer, vintage and it is also in good condition, expect minor wear and tear.
Signed: Albert Charles Porcher (1834-1895) French.  Porcher was born in Orleans, France on March 8th, 1834.  As student from Lambinet, he made his debut at the Salon in 1865 with Une Falaise en Bretagne and often produced landscapes and seascapes inspired by his frequent travels. He was a master of watercolor, and often painted scenes of Venice through the mist, the coast of Brittany, Normandy, and the beauty of Holland. He found great joy painting tranquil still lives of flowers. Museums which have featured his work include the Toulon Museum, the Orleans Museum, and the Bayeux Museum.