Painting *young Fisherman*, Signed E. De Gaspary

Late19th century
“YoungFisherman”
Oilon canvas
Signedlower left “E.de Gaspary”

Canvaswith its original frame:48 x 54 cm

Provenance:private collection.

Condition: Very good condition, restored in our workshops specializing in the restoration of antique paintings and gilding

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Thiswork, signed in the lower left corner “E.de Gaspary,”delicately depicts a scene of coastal life imbued withrealism and tenderness.

Itdepicts a young boy, sitting barefoot on a beach, busyhandling a crustacean, surrounded by a few seashells and anopen fishing basket, from which fish protrude.

Inthe background, a steep cliff and a sailboat anchored in a calmsea evoke a maritime atmosphere typical of the Atlanticor Normandy coasts. The sky, slightly overcast and dotted withseagulls, reinforces the peaceful and contemplative atmosphere of thescene. The composition is balanced, highlighting boththe human figure and the natural environment, with an attention todetail that attests to the artist’s mastery.

The workis enhanced by a period gilded wooden frame, richlycarved, featuring a design of vertical gadroons andplant motifs in relief in the spandrels. This elegant frameaccentuates the work’s classical character and highlights itspictorial quality. It is the original frame, dating from the late19th century, which enhances the piece’s historical andaesthetic value.

E.de Gaspary,identified as Eugènede Gaspary,was an artist active in the late 19th century and early20th century. Although biographical information about himis scarce, his works regularly appear at, where they attract the interest of collectors. Hisstyle—figurative and delicately narrative—follows in thetradition of the genre and landscape painters of his era. Henotably depicted animal, rural, andseascapes, using a luminous palette and a keen eye for detail.Some of his paintings have sold forsignificant sums, particularly hunting and outdoor scenes,demonstrating the enduring appeal of hiswork.

This painting, with its endearing subject, meticulousexecution, and exceptional framing, is in the veinof the charming works of the late 19th century. It will delightlovers of classical art and collectors who appreciateauthentic and poetic scenes of everyday life.

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