François REYNAUD (Marseille 1825 - Paris 1909) Harvest in Abruzzo, circa 1873. Pastel on paper mounted on canvas. Signed with initials (slightly faded) and located "Abruzzo" lower left. 135 x 217 cm Moisture damage and restored tears. Beautiful partially restored gilded wood frame (155 x 235 cm). History : Canvas exhibited at the 1873 Paris Salon, listed in the official catalog under no. 1258 "Vendange dans les Abruzzes (Italie)".

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