Emile Godchaux (1860-1938) - Hunting dog in search of ducks

Hunting painting ( a pair to the next item number) was executed in the late 19th century by good listed French painter Emile Godchaux (1860 - 1938) . Painter of genre scenes, landscapes, waterscapes, marines, flowers, still lives. And animals. He sold his paintings on the public place, and sometimes in Lotteries. He is related to Alfred Godchaux, who painted the same kind of subjects. He is also related to Roger Godchaux, the wildlife sculptor. He produced essentially lively landscapes from the Normandie seaside, mountains, Marines, and Flowers.

Literature: "General Artist´s Lexicon " by Thieme/Becker and Benezit. "Dictionary of painters, sculptors, decorators and etchers"(in French) , Paris, 1999, online date base artnet and artprice.

Inscription: signed lower left.

Technique: oil on canvas. Original period frame.

Measurements: unframed w 28 3/4" x h 31 7/8" (73 x 81 cm) , framed w 36 1/4" x h 39 1/3" (92 x 100 cm) .

Condition: in good condition.