Leon Richet (barbizon) 1843 - 1907, Collection 'bernheim Jeune & Fils' Paris

Artist: Leon Richet 1847 - 1903 Country: France (Barbizon) Subject: Sunset during a storm Signature: Signed lower left, Leon Richet Provenance: BERNHEIM JEUNE & FILS 36 Avenue de l'Opera and 8 Rue Laffitte PARIS (IDD) Entered the collections in 1903 Inventory number: 13287 * see label on the back ** Acquired in Wallonia from a private collection (after this acquisition, the work underwent cleaning, minor retouching, and a hole was repaired (canvas re-stretched)) Dimensions: 62.5 cm x 93 cm excluding frame Frame: In good condition with minor wear Short Biography: Léon Richet was born on April 15, 1843, in Solesmes. He studied art in Valenciennes and became a high school teacher in 1879. Affiliated with the school of Barbizon. He created several paintings with Narcisse Virgilio Diaz. His works were exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français from 1869 to 1906. *** A very pleasant atmosphere pervades this work; the rendering of the sky is vibrant with Turner-esque tones. **** On display at 'Sablon Antiques Center', 39 Place du Grand Sablon, 1000 Brussels