Provençal Campaign Of 1871 By Paul Guigou 1834-1871

Provençal countryside landscape painted in 1871 by Paul GUIGOU Oil on canvas measuring 16cm x 26cm plus high quality frame 42cm x 52cm Signed and dated lower left Paul GUIGOU is one of the greatest painters of our Provence with Monticelli and Cézanne Born near 'Apt in the Vaucluse He took lessons from Loubon who was struck by the precocious talent of his pupil Paul Gachet, made famous for having collected the works of Van Gogh, bought his first paintings from him. Haute Provence, the hills of Lubéron, the countryside of the Durance and the desert of La Crau will be his favorite subjects. He will obtain the help of the Baroness of Rotshchild who will employ him as a drawing teacher. 37 years old Works acquired by the Louvre and the largest International Museums free and well protected shipping worldwide