Landscape with Peasants Returning with Their Herds
Artist
Claude Lorrain
French, 1600–1682
Datecirca 1637
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions29 7/8 x 40 in. (75.9 x 101.6 cm)
Frame: 39 5/8 x 48 3/4 in. (100.6 x 123.8 cm)
Frame: 39 5/8 x 48 3/4 in. (100.6 x 123.8 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the State of North Carolina
Object number52.9.125
On View
Not on viewProvenanceAccording to the "Liber Veritas" drawing (#20), "made for Paris"; W. Willet sale, London 1813 (Coxe, 2 June, 118; Smith, 1837, VIII, p. 203 no. 20); Lord Northwick, Thirlestone House, Cheltenham, until 1859; Northwick sale, Phillips, London, July 26, 1859; Mr. J. S. W. S. Erle Drax, Olantigh Towers, Wye, Kent, until 1910 (label on back says "no. 551"); his sale, Christie's, London, February 19, 1910, lot 102, bought by Simmons (or Simonson); recorded as PWU by Isarlo, 1949; with David M. Koetser Gallery (New York Art Trading Co. 1 East 51st St., NYC?); sold to NCMA, 1952. [Label on back "Pawley & Payne Gallery]
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