"Boats At The Quay, Pastel Signed Janssaud (1857-1940)"
Pastel on paper characteristic of the work of Mathurin Janssaud (1857-1940) representing a few sailboats and boats around a quay, very beautiful effects of the sky laden with clouds, white highlights of the Breton headdresses. Signed lower left Janssaud. Under glass, gilt frame bearing a "Janssaud" cartel in the lower part. Mathurin Janssaud belongs to "Ecole de Concarneau" with Henri Barnouin and Fernand Legout Gérard among others. Circa 1900. A few minor chips to the frame. Dimensions with the frame: 52 cm x 44 cm