Ernest Louis Lessieux (1848-1925) "staircase And Elegance In Menton" Ile d'Oléron, La Rochelle 19th

New and very beautiful watercolor by Ernest Lessieux representing an elegant woman near a staircase in Menton, signed lower left + titled on the back "Rustic staircase in Menton, Alpes Maritimes" Format of the watercolor only at sight 34x17cm or 40x23cm including frame . This is therefore a magnificent watercolor by Ernest Louis Lessieux who paints here an old street lively with an elegant woman in Menton, where the artist actually went to paint quite regularly. The technique is typical of Ernest Lessieux and above all impeccable, with a clever play of lights and a very subtle palette. It must be said that the Lessieux father and son were and still are today among the best French watercolorists of the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, their reputation is international. Although they also worked in oil, watercolor remained their preferred technique. Ernest Lessieux is therefore the father Louis Ernest Lessieux (1874-1938) I also offer a watercolor of the son in another ad. Ernest or Louis are today artists inseparable from the island of Oléron and Menton, they are the most sought-after subjects among amateurs. Moreover, for the record this watercolor has just been purchased in Oléron. Ernest is also renowned and noted for his orientalist scenes, he also paints in England and almost all of France, Basque Country, Provence, Loire, Charente with superb views of La Rochelle, etc... In 2008 there was a important and very interesting exhibition at the museum of the island of Oléron accompanied by a very beautiful catalog, richly illustrated and documented which is today a reference where obviously the 2 artists were represented. This watercolor is in its original state and frame, in good condition except for slight sunstroke and stains but nothing serious and I obviously take this into account in my price Delivered framed in its period natural wooden frame Work authentic guarantee