Roux Emile (1822-1915) "mausoleum In The Mountains" Turkey Istanbul Constantinople Urartu

ROUX Emile Dominique (1822-1915)

"The presumed view of the mausoleum of Urartu in Turkey"

Drawing with ink
Stamp of the artist een bottom right,
Located and dated "April 18 .." with pencil.

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

Beautiful prayer scene in front of a mausoleum in Turkey.

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 : 22,5 x 29,4 cm without frame and 33,5 x 43,5 cm with its modern golden frame

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