36 - Alexandre DEFAUX (1826–1900)

Alexandre DEFAUX (1826–1900) La Dore Oil on canvas, signed lower right Signed, titled, and dated on the reverse La Dore, Auvergne Dimensions without frame: 61 x 46 cm Skillfully restored, this canvas—stretched and mounted on a modern stretcher—shows signs of previous damage that have been covered with canvas on the reverse. On the front, there are a few areas of retouching, particularly in the upper left corner, as well as small losses. The paint layer is uniform. -------------------------------------------------- Committed to the realism and naturalism of Gustave Courbet, which prevailed in the 19th century, Alexandre Defaux was one of the last representatives of the landscape art movement. He developed a recognizable personal style, often painting his subjects from elevated vantage points or from a low angle—a technique still uncommon at the end of the 19th century. Substantial wooden frame with gilded stucco decoration featuring foliage, flowers, and heart motifs. Dimensions: 86 x 74.5 cm Some damage and missing areas EXPERT: Mr. Laurent DESSE, Member of the Compagnie des Experts en Art & Antiquités, affiliated with the Confédération Européenne Des Experts En Art - ldesse.artexpertise@gmail.com - expertisedart.fr