Hugues Picard Oil Painting – French Rural Harvest Scene with Horse Cart – Impressionist Style Landscape – Early 20th Century

A charming oil on wood painting attributed to Hugues Picard, depicting a traditional rural harvest scene with farmers working beside a horse-drawn cart in a peaceful countryside setting. The composition shows figures gathering crops while a cart and horse stand nearby, with soft autumn trees and a distant church creating a beautiful atmospheric background. The painting captures the warm, impressionistic style typical of French rural landscape painters of the early 20th century, with expressive brushwork and rich earthy tones that bring movement and life to the scene. The artist’s signature “H. Picard” is visible in the lower left corner. Scenes like this were popular among collectors of French countryside and Barbizon-influenced paintings, celebrating the timeless beauty of rural life. The work is presented in a vintage frame that complements the painting nicely. Details Artist: Hugues Picard Medium: Oil on wood Subject: French rural harvest scene with horse cart and figures Period: Early–Mid 20th century Signature: Signed lower left Frame: Frame included Condition Good condition with age-appropriate wear. The painting surface shows natural texture from the original brushwork. Frame shows minor wear consistent with age. Size:76 cm x 59 cm Display A beautiful decorative painting perfect for: French country interiors farmhouse or rustic collectors of European landscape art.