"élie De La Morinière Dit Franck Elim, Steeple Chase De Paris Of 1902."
Oil on panel showing a Parisian horse race. Beautiful color contrast. Signed lower left. Annotated on the back: “The Grand Steeple of Paris 1902: Duke of Anjou, Jacquet, Strélitz, Max de Rivaud, El - Adjar, Haumont, Eslason, Chipeau.” Good condition. The Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris is a steeplechase horse race taking place in May on the Auteuil racecourse. The winner of the race is considered the best steeplechase horse in France. French school of the 20th century. Animal painter, Member of the Society of Horse Painters and Sculptors. He painted in particular: Le prix de Diane (1928) - Le Prix du Jockey-Club - L'Arrivée. He exhibited at the Horse Show Art Section. Dimensions: Frame: 23.5 x 27.7 cm. At sight: 13.2 x 18 cm.