Claude Thiénon (paris 1772 – 1846) Watercolor Drawing Young Woman Reading Near A Italian Lake

Lovely watercolor on very finely executed pencil lines representing a young woman with an open book on her knees, sitting on a flowered terrace near an Italian lake, at the foot of a column supporting an ancient statue. End of the 18th - beginning of the 19th century. Old assembly. Very pretty animated and sculpted frame from the 19th century whose gilding shows wear in places, hand-drawn master key. Signed lower left Thiénon. Dimensions: Drawing: 17.3 cm x 11.3 cm Frame: 25.5 cm x 20 cm Good condition. Slight sunstroke, discreet pitting in the sky consistent with its age. Claude Thiénon is a French painter, designer and lithographer who was a student of Louis-Gabriel Moreau. Close to the imperial family and cousin of Jean-Baptiste Isabey, in 1806 he became the official designer of Louis Bonaparte. Claude Thienon was once suspected of being the father of Napoleon III. Many other objects to discover in my stand at the Trade Shows in which I participate. Follow my gallery to be informed of new developments and to know the dates of the next Shows... Any questions? I remain at your disposal. Do not hesitate to call me or send me a message. I will answer you with great pleasure.