A framed oil on canvas painting of a fox hunt scene by Belgian artist Maurice Falquette (1926-2005). The image depicts a horse mounted hunting party advancing along a path behind their pack of hounds. The composition is focused on the bright, hazy center surrounded by darker foliage contrasting against the riders' scarlet hunting coats. It is signed by the artist in the bottom left corner. The painting is housed in an ornate molded giltwood frame with cream linen liner.

Dimensions: (painting) 23.5h x 35.5w inches, (frame) 34.25h x 46.25w inches

Maurice Falquette is a Belgian painter primarily known for traditional, romanticized genre and landscape scenes. Working in a loose, impressionistic style, Falquette is recognized for atmospheric woodland settings, rich earth tones, and lively figurative details that evoke 19th-century traditions.

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Overall good vintage condition. Craquelure is developing, notably in the center of the canvas where the lighter colors make it more apparent to the eye. Overall, the canvas is stable and color retention strong. No damage or restoration revealed under blacklight. Age appropriate handling wear visible around the frame. Please see photos.