Charles-François Lacroix de Marseille (1700-1782), attr. Scène portuaire méditerranéenne II flag


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"Charles-François Lacroix de Marseille (1700-1782), attr. Scène portuaire méditerranéenne II"
The late18th century marine painting : "A Medeterranean harbour scene with an elegant company and fishermen" ( for pair see previous item ). It came from the properthy of a Iberian noble private collection and were purchased by previous owner on a sale of auctionshouse Christie´s . This paintings were attributed by experts as original works by French marine and landscape painter of 18th century Charles-François Lacroix de Marseille (1700-1782).
Lacroix de Marseille was an 18th Century painter of landscapes and marines, and is the most well known artist of Joseph Vernet´s circle.Lacroix´s first known picture is dated 1743. By 1750 he had settled in Italy and his nickname had become Della Croce. In 1759 he collaborated with Joseph Vernet on an important commission for the Duke of Parma for the castle of Colorno.Lacroix worked in Naples for about ten years and then, in 1776, exhibited in Paris at the Salon du Colisée. Later, in 1780 and 1782, his works were exhibited in the Salon de la Correspondance. He died in Berlin in 1782.Lacroix de Marseille is best known for his sense of colour and composition, by the care brought to every detail and the sophisticated sense of light.

Literature:"General Artist´s Lexicon " by Thieme/Becker, Leipzig, 1999, E.Benezit "Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs",Gründ, 1999.
Inscription: unsigned, on the back of frames - auction sale label.
Technique:both oil on canvas. Old gilt frames.
Measurements: unframed 71 x 54 cm, framed 82 x 65 cm.
Condition:in good condition, profess.reclining of canvas.
Price: 5 500 €
Artist: Charles-françois Lacroix De Marceille, Attribue
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Oil painting
Length:
Width: 82
Diameter:
Height: 65
Depth:

Reference: 876028
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Charles-François Lacroix de Marseille (1700-1782), attr. Scène portuaire méditerranéenne II
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