1834-1913, French
Christ Savior
Painting, oil on canvas
Signed lower right
Painting: 81 x 60 cm
Beautiful 19th century frame: 99 x 81 cm (warning large size)
Very good condition, a small discreet restoration (see back)
Circa 1887
A press article published in 1902 presents Morlon and evokes the painting "Christ Savior" which was exhibitedin the Salon of 1887, obtained a medal and purchased by the State for the museum of Le Havre. This article is available via Wikipedia or Gallica. Here is the direct link: The Journal | 1902-02-17 | Gallica (bnf.fr)
Our painting is a sketch of this painting but we did not find the trace of the painting either in the booklet of the Salon or in the museum of Le Havre.