Lot Essay
Calvert was a disciple and follower of Corot. Painting in northern France, his later work was pastoral and idyllic as seen in the present picture. They are rarely given a specific title or location in order to enhance the sense of reverie.
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The young shepherdess and her goat in a springtime pasture
Details
EDWIN SHERWOOD CALVERT, R.S.A. (BRITISH, 1844-1898)
The young shepherdess and her goat in a springtime pasture
signed 'E.S CALVERT' (lower left)
oil on canvas
36 x 72 ¼ in. (91.4 x 177.8 cm)
The young shepherdess and her goat in a springtime pasture
signed 'E.S CALVERT' (lower left)
oil on canvas
36 x 72 ¼ in. (91.4 x 177.8 cm)
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Waddington's, Toronto, 2 December 2008, lot 154.
with The Fine Art Society, London, where purchased by the present owner in June 2009.
with The Fine Art Society, London, where purchased by the present owner in June 2009.
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Brought to you by
Sarah Reynolds
Specialist, Head of Sale
Calvert was a disciple and follower of Corot. Painting in northern France, his later work was pastoral and idyllic as seen in the present picture. They are rarely given a specific title or location in order to enhance the sense of reverie.