Lot 81: LOUIS-GEORGES BRILLOUIN (1817-1888)

LOUIS-GEORGES BRILLOUIN (1817-1888) The letter of Introduction signed Georges Brillouin (lower right) oil on canvas 15 ½ x 19 ¼ inches (39.37 x 48.97 cm) without frame 28 x 31 1/2 in. (71 x 80 cm.) with frame 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 there in 1865. A highly successful painter in his day, his work is of the highest quality and much 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.

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 Please let me know if you need any additional information. Thank you, Albert Levy albert@ablevys.com