Gustave Mascart (1834-1914) Oil On Panel Couple Of Incredibles

Oil on panel late 19th early 20th century signed lower left G. Mascart (signature partly erased) Gustave Mascart French painter native of Valenciennes active in France and Belgium known for his landscapes, ports and views of lively cities exhibits at the artists' salon in Paris representation of a couple of Incredibles in typical costume of the end of the revolution and the beginning of the Directory in a garden superb work in the rendering of the fabrics and the foliage of the trees all in touches of color and light, the man's face is particularly interesting Wooden frame and gilded stucco label on the back from the manufacturer P Cerisier in Brussels late 19th century early 20th century original frame plaque engraved with the name of the painter in good condition old patina of the frame slight partial recovery of the original gilding with gold leaf small restoration to the painting in the foliage above the signature beautiful subject uncommon by the artist and good rating (ref art price) single panel 19.5x25.5cm with frame 35x28cm any questions welcome