Louis-Georges Brillouin (1817-1888)

Property of A Private Gentleman ,
LOUIS-GEORGES BRILLOUIN (1817-1888)
The letter of Introduction
signed Georges Brillouin (lower right)
Oil on canvas
Size with Frame
Height 28 in. (71.12 cm.)
Width 31.5 in. (80.01 cm.)
Canvas Sight Size
Height 15.5 in. (39.37 cm.)
Width 19.5 in. (49.53 cm.)
Catalogue Note:
A French painter, born in Saint-Jean - l'Angely in 1817, he entered the l'Ecole des Beaux Arts in 1840. He became a pupil of Drolling and Cabat and began exhibiting at the Paris Salon in 1843. He was awarded a gold medal in 1865. A highly successful painter in his day, Brillouin is highly sought after by collectors of quality nineteenth century paintings. His work is represented in the museums of Pontoise and Reims, the latter as part of the Vasnier Collection.
Condition Report: Oil on canvas, not lined. The surface is in overall good condition. Under UV light, no apparent inpaints are visible. Framed and ready to hang. If you would like to be added to our email list please sign up at ablevys.com
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