Paul Schaan (1857-1924). Cardinal Tasting Oysters.

A greedy cardinal enjoying oysters and Champagne, with a dog by his side. Painting of very high quality of execution, luminous and richly colored. Signed and dated 1916. Very beautiful mahogany panel with the stamp of the color merchant L. BESNARD in Paris. Paul SCHAAN (1857-1924) WIKIPEDIA: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Schaan Paul Albert Schaan, known as Paul Schaan, born February 5, 1857 in Saint Petersburg, and died May 27, 1924 in Paris, is a French painter and illustrator. Oil on mahogany panel 41x32.5 cm. Very good state. 20th century golden frame 49x39 cm in used condition. Shipping France and international.