Eugène Verboeckhoven, Sheep in the Barn, Oil, 1876 Oil on canvas, relined Eugène Verboeckhoven (1798/99-1881) - Belgian animal and landscape painter, marine and portrait painter as well as graphic artist Signed ‘Eugène Verboeckhoven f’ and dated ‘1876’ lower left In gilt frame:30 1/2 inches (h)x 38 3/4 inches (w) Provenance: Christie\'s July 2016 UK A characteristic and idyllic painting by the Belgian animal painterThis painting shows the bravura of Verboeckhoven in painting animals. Beyond the exact depiction of anatomy he achieves to point out even the character of the animals. The different painterly treatment of the fluffy wool of the sheep, the hair of the rabbit or the straw on the floor show the high quality of painting.Eugène Verboeckhoven (1798/99-1881)The Belgian painter Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven was trained in drawing and embossing by his father, the sculptor Barthélemy Verboeckhoven. In 1847, he established a studio in Brussels, where he painted numerous animal depictions, particularly landscapes with sheep. His paintings are characterized by a careful drawing. In addition to his paintings, Verboeckhoven has etched numerous animal depictions.Please do not hestitate to contact me by mail to:danyantqiues@yahoo.com