Statuette And Bouquet By Félix Ziem 1821-1911

Oil on paper mounted on canvas measuring 26.5cm x 35.5cm plus carved wooden frame 40cm x 50cmsigned lower left ZIEMFélix ZIEM was born in Beaune in 1821Very gifted artist, already at 18 years old he gave lessons in watercolors and oilsSettled for a time in Marseille he will bond very strongly with MonticelliHe will settle in Martigues where he will build his workshop in the shape of a Mosque (now disappeared)A traveling painter he will explore the whole of Europe and make numerous stays in Italy, and more particularly in Venice which he will make his specialty. We also know of some Orientalist paintings, a few Barbizon paintings and some still lifes and portraits. A museum in Martigues is dedicated to him. He will receive commissions from the main leaders of the countries already mentioned. His works appear in the greatest international collections and in the greatest museums. He will die at the age of 90 in Paris. A restoration to the level of the head of the statuette, otherwise good condition. This painting is reproduced in the second catalogue raisonné of Pierre Miquel under the number 2416. Free shipping worldwide.