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Franz de Paula Ferg, Village Scene, oil painting on canvas
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Franz de Paula Ferg
Vienna, 1689 - London, 1740
Village scene
Oil on canvas, 46x64 cm
within gilded and carved wooden frame
Franz de Paula Ferg was an Austrian painter and engraver, born in Vienna in 1689. A child of art, he was initially trained by his father, Adam Pankraz Ferg, a well-known painter of genre scenes. He later completed his training at the atelier of Hans Graff and Matthias Diesel, developing a special interest in painting landscapes and scenes of everyday life.
Ferg is known for his detailed and animated depictions of rural scenes, village fairs, and idyllic landscapes, enhanced by vivid visual storytelling. After spending significant time in Leipzig and Frankfurt, where he consolidated his career, he moved to London in 1730. There his art found favor with the English public, especially for his ability to combine landscape elements with genre scenes. He died prematurely in 1740, leaving a rich legacy of works that influenced 18th-century genre painting.
The painting belongs to the mature period of Ferg's career, in which his pastoral scenes are characterized by a balanced composition and a bright color palette. During the 18th century, there was a growing interest in depictions of rural life and daily activities, often idealized to satisfy the taste of the emerging bourgeoisie and aristocracy. In this context, Ferg's works responded to the demand for images that combined aesthetic beauty and a sense of bucolic serenity.
The work in question is an oil on canvas measuring 46x64 cm. Depicts a lively village scene in which various figures enliven the composition. In the foreground, groups of people are engaged in everyday activities: a mother with a child, a merchant talking to a woman, and characters sitting in conversation or intent on resting. In the center of the scene, a man on horseback attracts attention, while a church stands out in the background, symbolizing the centrality of the religious community in rural life.
The composition is enriched by picturesque details, such as dogs, children playing, and riders moving along the road. Trees frame the scene, while the church and houses in the background create a sense of depth. The color palette is dominated by warm, earthy tones, lending a sense of harmony and serenity to the scene.
This painting can be compared with other works by Franz de Paula Ferg held in museums and private collections. For example, "Market Scene" and "Landscape with Peasants," both preserved in the Leipzig Museum of Fine Arts, show stylistic and thematic similarities. Even in these works, Ferg demonstrates a keen attention to detail and a predilection for busy, animated scenes.
In particular, the use of light to emphasize faces and main activities is a hallmark of his style, which we also find in the painting analyzed here. This stylistic consistency makes his works instantly recognizable and appreciated by art lovers.
This work has not yet obtained a certificate of free export from Italy from the Cultural Heritage Superintendence. Questo documento certifica che l'opera non fa parte del patrimonio culturale italiano. Normally the times for issuing certificates are 40 days from the date of the appointment: The new legislation in force from 2021 provides for shorter times at the discretion of the expert commission for declared amounts of less than € 13,500. All costs of this operation are included.
- Creator:Franz de Paula Ferg (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Canvas,Oiled
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1730-1739
- Date of Manufacture:1730
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Spinea, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6770243207592
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