Lot 201: Charles Gibbs (British) 1883 Bark Shaving A

Charles Gibbs (British) 1883 Bark Shaving A wonderful painting of workers in a bark shaving mill in 1883. The work has an impressionistic feel. There are approximately 8 figures in the painting, 4 of which are women and a child picking flowers. In the background, there are men working in the field and loading a wagon. The painting is on board. Painting is signed and dated with monogram on lower left corner, 1883. Measures: 18" Tall X 26" Wide Condition: Good, some small areas where the paint has lifted.