George Charles Francis (1860-1940) -Late 19th Century Watercolour Mantes Market

Description

A wonderfully impressionist view of French market in Mantes-la-Jolie, France. Women gather at stalls under canopies, one woman walks towards the viewer in the foreground, a basket over her arm. The scene has a peaceful haziness and muted palette. The artist has signed and inscribed the location to the lower left corner and the painting has been presented in a contemporary frame with card mount. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and minor foxing.

Size

24.7 x 47.5cm (9.7" x 18.7")
Framed Size: 39.5 x 62cm (15.6" x 24.4")

Collection Information

Mantes-la-Jolie is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region of north-central France.

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Location

France