Grande Huile Sur Toile "quais De Trouville" Par Gustave Mascart

Large and beautiful oil on canvas representing the Quais de Trouville, animated by a fish market scene and boats at the quay. Gustave Joseph Florimond Mascart was born in Valenciennes on March 8, 1834 and died in Paris 14th on July 16, 1912. A student of Potter and the naval painter Durand-Brager, he specialized in port or river views, concentrating on landscapes. realistic urban areas. The painting represents the daily life of humble fish sellers in the popular neighborhood of the time. The hall and the buildings at the back, including the old Town Hall, will disappear during the construction of the casino and the expansion of the seaside town. We can note the presence of the steamboat which then made the Caen - Trouville - Honfleur - Le Hâvre connection. Traces of signature at the bottom right and signature of his nickname "Taverny". He actually used many pseudonyms such as Taverny, Roberti and Mariani. He debuted at the 1880 salon . We can note the presence of 3 pieces of reinforcement on the back and slight restorations in the backgrounds. Old golden wood frame: 89.5 cm x 63 cm. Canvas: 70.5 cm x 44 cm. Exhibition number 16 on the chassis. French School around 1870.