Roux Emile (1822-1915) "fields Of The Dead" Turkey Istanbul Constantinople

ROUX Emile Dominique (1822-1915)

"Fields of the Dead in Constantinople"

Drawing with lead pencil,
Located at the bottom left and stamp of the artist in red in right (little readable)

Provenance:
- Senlis, sale on March 23, 2011
- Private collection, Paris

Beautiful drawing, animated with many characters, representing a view of the Fields of the Dead in Constantinople.

A native of Vannes, unrelated to the Roux family of Marseilles, he made a great career in the navy by finishing at the rank of Admiral. He participated in the Salon from 1869 to 1870 with watercolors made during his travels.

Size: 23 x 19,3 cm without frame and 32 x 26,5 cm with its modern wooden frame.

Other works by the artist are currently on sale.