Paris, 1842 - Paris, 1923
Portrait of a woman, Tasie
Painting, oil on wood
Signed, titled and dated 1876: "Tasie / Lecomte du Nouy / 76"
Painting: 20.5 x 32 cm
Beautiful 19th century frame: 35 x 46 cm
Very good condition
History: former collection of Mr Fontenier
Bibliography: painting referenced in the book by Guy de Montgailhard, Lecomte du Noüy, prefaced by Henri Bouchot, Paris, Lahure, 1906, p. 120, year 1875.
The painting is referenced in Guy de Montgailhard's book as dating from 1875 (this is an error because the painting dates from 1876). Its title is "Tasie (head)". In 1906 (date of the book) it belonged to Mr Fontenier.