The Young Breton Woman, Dated 1898 By Maurice Grun (1869-1947)

The Young Breton Woman, dated 1898 By MAURICE GRUN (1869-1947) Large portrait of a young Breton village girl from the 19th century, oil on canvas by Maurice Grun. A work of exceptional quality and condition, testifying to the French painter's talent for capturing the simplicity and beauty of rural life. Signed and dated, with a recognized provenance, presented in a period frame. Dimensions: approximately 104 x 79 cm (framed) Provenance: John Davies Gallery, June 1998 The artist Maurice Grun studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. He then went to Paris and entered the Académie Julian where he studied under Jules Lefebvre, Tony Robert-Fleury, and Benjamin-Constant. He is best known for his nocturnal landscapes and moonlit scenes. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris.