I like the details in the painting that help tell the story. It's a country setting, and I think this because of the lady's clothing, the path winding back to the little cottage and the hen/ducklings. Most likely the older looking lady is this little gal's Grandma and they have been paying close attention to the hen that Grandma has, at one time, put duck eggs in her nest to be cared for. Well it worked because they have taken the baby ducklings in a straw filled basket to the water hole with Mother Hen watching very closely as her babies are introduced to the water. Isn't that sweet?
And look at the little girl, she is standing barefoot on her Grandma's skirt and is hanging on to the ruffle on her shirt. I think she is from the city and doesn't want to get dirty and isn't so sure about those new ducklings or that mother hen. How cute is that?
The below picture has a glare on it but you can see the hen, basket and ducklings better. Isn't it wonderful?
BUT it has this light attached to it. The painting looks good with light on it because without it, it looks a little dark. So I am trying to decide...do I remove the light or leave it attached? I do not like the look of the white cord going down the wall to the outlet.
Then I wondered if the painting was actually even old because of the light and the newer looking paper backing so I took the backing off and... yes! It it old! It is painted on canvas and it has had some restoration done to it. I don't care for the newer frame either but for $12.50, who cares right?!
I hung it here in my bedroom. Looking at the picture below you can see the look of it with the light and cord.
So what do you think, leave the light or take it off?
And if you have any info or thoughts on the age or value of this piece I would love to hear it. Thanks for visiting and have a great week!
Hi Gina! If it were me, I would remove the light and the cord. But if you like the look of the light on the painting, you could paint the cord the same color as the wall so it doesn't show up so much. Or simply put a potted plant in front of the cord to hide it. I don't know much about paintings, but I always love a good oil painting like yours!
ReplyDeleteHi Gina. I was going to suggest basically the same as Jennifer above me. I kind of like the darkness that goes with a painting such as this but if you can't see it very well than the light is a good thing. Is it painted on paper or canvas. I think I can see distortion that might mean it's on paper. I don't know if that is good or bad. Is it signed so that you might research the artist on line? But whatever, all that would matter to me is if I liked it and for $12.50 you couldn't go wrong no matter what. I would surely have bought it myself..Happy Sunday..Judy
ReplyDeleteHi Judy,
DeleteThe painting is on canvas. And it is not signed...darn!
Thanks for visiting! Gina
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ReplyDeleteHi Gina, Great find! You can buy a small light like that with batteries, if you like the light. No more cord either.
ReplyDeleteGina,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting! Love the chair also!!
Thanks for visiting and I did change the music after I read your comment!! LOL! You are so right that the Halloween music just did not sound right and look right with the post!!
I am so stressed out right now it isn't funny!!
LOL!!
Hugs,
Deb
The painting is beautiful. Old paintings are dark, isn't it? I say leave the light on....Christine
ReplyDeleteHi Gina!
ReplyDeleteOh this is a question for Richard...Where is he?
Anyhoo you got an amazing price on that painting! It is precious! I would've tackled you to take it home *winks* It looks to be late 19th century to very early 20th? That would be my guess, but I'm no expert. I would remove the gallery lamp myself. And since the frame is newer you aren't "messing" with it too much if you do. What a score my friend! Vanna
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