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Franz de Paula Ferg (fl) Vienna, 1689 – London, 1740 Village scene Oil on canvas, cm. 46×64 within gilded and sculpted wooden frame Franz de Paula Ferg was an Austrian painter and engraver, born in Vienna in 1689. Son of art, he was initially trained by his father, Adam Pankraz Ferg, a well-known painter of genre scenes. Subsequently, he completed his training at the atelier of Hans Graff and Matthias Diesel, developing a particular interest in painting landscapes and scenes of everyday life. Ferg is known for his detailed and animated depictions of rural scenes, village fairs and idyllic landscapes, enriched by a lively visual narrative. After spending a significant period in Leipzig and Frankfurt, where he consolidated his career, he moved to London in 1730. There his art found favor with the English public, especially for its ability to combine landscape elements with genre scenes. He died prematurely in 1740, leaving a rich heritage of works that influenced 18th-century genre painting. The painting belongs to the mature period of Ferg's career, in which his pastoral scenes are characterized by a balanced composition and a bright chromatic palette. During the 18th century, there was a growing interest in depictions of rural life and everyday activities, often idealized to suit the taste of the emerging bourgeoisie and aristocracy. In this context, Ferg's works responded to the demand for images that combined aesthetic beauty and a sense of bucolic serenity.
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