"Philippe Vallée, 19th Century, Blois, The Castle, The François 1st Building, Painting, 1837"
Philippe Valléeactive between 1838 and 1844
Blois, the castle, the François 1st building during the occupation by the army
Painting, oil on canvas
Signed and dated 1837 lower left: "P. Vallée 1837"
Painting: 61 x 50 cm
Beautiful original frame: 76 x 64 cm
Good condition, small discreet cracks, small discreet restorations
History: painting exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1838 (n° 1713: "View of the Chùteau de Blois / It presents the exterior facade of the part of François I, where the assassination of the Duke of Guise was committed").
On the back, stamp of Colcomb-Bourgeois, a supplier of artists' equipment (active from 1837 to 1856 according to the Labrouche guide)
This is a historical view of the Chateau de Blois during the occupation of the site by the army before its classification as a "historical monument" by Prosper Mérimée in 1840 and the restoration in 1844.