Early 20th-Century French School River Landscape With Ruins An Alcove James Bard painted the Morrisania

James Bard painted the Morrisania along with another of the fleet known as ‘Shady Side’

Hellgrewe studied at the Berlin Art Academy and he’s primarily known for the work he produced while travelling through East Africa

28½” x 32½” / 72cm x 83cm

This wasn’t entirely true but perhaps his optimistic escapism overcame the reality

Paul Sterpin (1873-1952)

Early 20th-Century French School River Landscape With Ruins An Alcove James Bard painted the MorrisaniaA beautiful impressionistic oil on wood depicting a French river landscape with castle ruins. It feels quickly painted and was probably created en plein air while the artist enjoyed the view. There are some nice passages where the oils are layered to create texture. Signed R. Damoiseau in the lower right and housed in a frame that could be the original. Medium Oil on wood Overall size 6 x 11 17cm x 29cm Year of creation c. 1920 Provenance France