Not every painting survives the decades unscathed — some endure, soften, and fray like the pages of a beloved book. This deeply atmospheric forest scene is one of those pieces.

A lone figure with a scythe walks the edge of the woods, where golden light filters through the trees and disappears into shadow. The trees are thick with autumn foliage, painted in warm ochres and dusky greens, and a faint village lies in the distance beyond a quiet footpath. The right edge of the canvas is worn — cracked, flaked, and aged by time — but the spirit of the piece is untouched.

This is a painting for someone who understands that beauty and damage are not opposites. For the collector who finds soul in patina and sees magic in the melancholy.

We won’t pretend it’s flawless — we’ll just say: if you don’t love it, who will?

Details:
Antique oil on canvas (unframed)

Canvas shows age and wear, including paint loss and surface abrasions

Unsigned

Approx. 21x15

⚠️ Château Policy – This piece is timeless, not flawless, and has been collected with care:

🇫🇷 Vintage and antique items will show the natural patina and wear of their age.
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