J. Janssens (Belgian, Late 19th Century), Landscape with Sheep and Herder

Oil on canvas, 1880, signed and dated at lower left, inscribed to verso, presented in a period ornate giltwood frame.

Stretcher size 20 x 28 in.; Frame dimensions 30 x 37 in.

Private Collection Virginia

The inscription to the verso reads "This ... declares that his picture has been painted by himself to the order of A/ D/ Hugnetter ... of Antwerp - J. Janssen.

Several areas of repair with associated retouching, small hole at lower left edge; the frame with minor abrasions and repair.