Pierre-victor Galland : "putto Playing Harp"

Pierre-Victor Galland (1822-1892): “Putto playing the harp”, drawing 23 X 29 cm in red chalk heightened with pastel, slightly squared in white stone, named in a cartouche on the backing paper (damaged ) and bearing the stamp of the monogram, mounted by a Marie-Louise in a beautiful frame of the period faux-bois 44 X 50 cm. Circa 1870/80. Very successful study for one of the corner pieces of the ceiling of the Music Room of the Jacquemart-André Museum in Paris. The Artist, one of the most famous decorative painters of his time, was nicknamed “The French Tiepolo” for his magnificent ceilings. Do not hesitate to ask us for photos or additional information by email or phone. Other photos and many other objects in our stores in Pau and Biarritz and on our website: galerielhoste.com.