Léon Printemps, Forest Nocturne With Track

Léon Printemps, Forest Nocturne With TrackA charming landscape study by French painter, Lon Printemps (1871 1945) depicting a wooded area under a moonlit sky. Its an evocative little painting and beautifully framed. Printemps was a precocious talent that studied at the National School of Fine Arts under the tutelage of Gustave Moreau (1826 1898) a major figure in the French Symbolist movement. During his time there, he worked alongside some fascinating artists such as Henri Matisse and

The only remaining clue is a label on the reverse

Biehl was a well-known author during the 18th-century and predominantly known for the scandalous letters she wrote to her friend

has captured a quiet moment of focus with expression and a deft touch

Kraul trained at the Royal Danish Academy and was a master of atmospheric interior scenes

Apparently he was left-handed

Overall size: 36” x 31” / 92cm x 79cm

1910Provenance: USACondition: Minor paint loss towards the bottom of the canvas

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It dates to 1945 so perhaps the dove is a symbolic reference to peace following the end of World War II

An early 20th-century oil on canvas depicting a fierce-looking lady in profile by Olaf Simony Jensen (1864-1923)

there are several other reasons for a lady to wear a veil at this time

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