Pierre Julien Gilbert (1783-1860) Breton Fishermen Oil On Wood Circa 1820-1850

Pierre Julien Gilbert (1783-1860) Breton Fishermen oil on wood circa 1820-1850

A charming marine painting, from the first half of the 19th century, by this excellent marine painter, Pierre Julien Gilbert.
A decorative and interesting scene of Breton fishermen returning from fishing.
Fine French school, oil on wood signed lower right by Pierre Julien Gilbert circa 1820-1850.

Sizes unframed: H 6.69 Inches. - W 13.77 Inches.
Sizes framed: H 13.77 Inches. - W 20.47 Inches.

In fine original condition, in a carved and gilt frame.

Biography:

Pierre-Julien Gilbert: born in 1783 in Brest - died in 1860 in Brest.

French painter specialized in naval scenes.
Gilbert was a student of Pierre Ozanne and Louis-Philippe Crépin.
He taught painting at the Naval School from 1816, he was accepted to accompany the Navy during the invasion of Algiers in 1830.
Gilbert was a professor of drawing at the Naval School of Brest.