émile Aubert Lessore (1805–1876) – Rustic Scene With Children Under Shelter Of Branches

Émile Aubert Lessore (1805–1876) – Rustic scene with children under a shelter of branchesPeriod: 19th centuryArtist: Émile Aubert LessoreTechnique: Oil on canvasDimensions: 27 × 30 cm (without frame) – 42 × 45 cm (with frame)Frame: Some losses on the gilt frame decorated with gadroons and palmettes from the Napoleon III periodDescription: Charming genre scene imbued with softness and realism, representing a group of children gathered under a rustic shelter of branches. One climbs a ladder while the others play sitting on the ground. The golden light filters between the foliage and underlines the vibrant pictorial touch of the artist.Signed lower right: E. LessoreÉmile Aubert Lessore was a student of Ingres and exhibited regularly at the Salon from 1831. He was also a renowned ceramist for Wedgwood in England. His pictorial works, often intimate and full of sensitivity, bear witness to a tender view of everyday life. Condition: Very good overall condition. Fresh colors, varnish cleaned, no repainting visible to the naked eye. Original frame in very good condition. Provenance: Private collection