Albert-felix Schmitt : “landscape Of The Pyrenees”

Albert Félix Schmitt (1873-1953): “Landscape with the Pyrenees”, oil on canvas 50 X 61 cm mounted in a gilded frame with an inverted slope 60 X 71 cm. Signed Della Tore Alta surrounding a marquis’ crown at the bottom right, countersigned Schmitt on the back, circa 1930. What was our surprise to find works by this eminent member of the Boston School of the early 20th century, whose retrospective took place exactly 102 years ago in the Galleries of the Boston Art Club?!! By further research, we discovered that he lived for a long time in Biarritz where he had his residence not far from the Hôtel du Palais and where he died, finding his subjects in his entourage and in the landscapes of his adopted region. I don't know where he got this title of Italian Marquis from, but he includes it in several other paintings that we have. Here, this plain at the foot of the Pyrenees, treated in this technique so characteristic of the 20s/30s, on the edge of the surrealism of Roerich or Georgia O'Keeffe, seems to be waiting for who knows what... Perhaps a new owner? Do not hesitate to ask us for photos or additional information by email or telephone. In partnership with Galerie Lafouresse, we are specialists in paintings of the Basque Country, the Landes and the Arcachon Basin. Other photos and many other objects in our shops in Pau and Biarritz and on our website: galerielhoste.com.