"the Washerwomen," 1865, By Paul Guigou (1834–1871)
Artist: Paul Guigou 1834-1871
A very beautiful oil on paper mounted on canvas, measuring 26.5 cm x 38 cm, plus a period frame (poorly restored) 38 cm x 50 cm
signed lower left
Paul Guigou
Triel 1865
Along with Monticelli, Paul Guigou is one of Provence’s greatest painters
Considered a precursor to Impressionism, his works are featured in the world’s leading museums, including, of course, the Musée d’Orsay in Paris
Having died at age 37, his paintings are rare and highly sought after
This painting depicts washerwomen hard at work
He was hired as an art teacher for the children of Baroness Nathaniel de Rothschild, a friend of Ziem’s
He divided his short life between Paris and Provence; he even had a studio in Montmartre where he taught painting.
Struck by congestion, he died at the end of 1871
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signed lower left
Paul Guigou
Triel 1865
Along with Monticelli, Paul Guigou is one of Provence’s greatest painters
Considered a precursor to Impressionism, his works are featured in the world’s leading museums, including, of course, the Musée d’Orsay in Paris
Having died at age 37, his paintings are rare and highly sought after
This painting depicts washerwomen hard at work
He was hired as an art teacher for the children of Baroness Nathaniel de Rothschild, a friend of Ziem’s
He divided his short life between Paris and Provence; he even had a studio in Montmartre where he taught painting.
Struck by congestion, he died at the end of 1871
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6 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Oil painting on paper
Reference (ID): 1836260
Availability: In stock
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