Eugène GALIEN-LALOUE (1854-1941) - The Palace of Justice Gouache on paper, signed lower left 26 x 33.5 (on view) We would like to thank Mr. Noé Willer for confirming the authenticity of this work. Note: Galien Laloue, born Eugène Galien Laloue in 1854, was a French painter known for his cityscapes, particularly of Paris. His works meticulously and delicately capture everyday Parisian life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Eugène Galien-Laloue used soft colors and subtle light to evoke the vibrant, picturesque atmosphere of Paris, creating works imbued with romanticism and nostalgia. His paintings remain highly prized for their beauty and their historical record of Parisian life in the past.

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