‘A Winter Chase’
Signed L. Obit, late 19th Century
A spirited oil on panel capturing a dramatic winter pursuit through the snow. A horse-drawn sleigh races forward at full gallop, the driver urging on his steed as hunting dogs leap across the frozen ground. The artist’s deft brushwork and muted winter palette evoke both the chill and exhilaration of the scene, while the composition conveys remarkable energy and movement.
Medium & Support: Oil on panel.
Frame: Original ornate gilt frame with foliate and beaded detailing; light wear and minor losses consistent with age.
Condition: Stable with fine craquelure and minor surface wear; overall very good decorative condition.
Signature: Signed L. Obit lower right.
Framed: approx. 36 × 31 cm
Visible painting: approx. 20 × 15cm
Notes: A lively and atmospheric 19th-century continental scene rich in narrative and motion, beautifully presented in its original gilt frame.