Eugene Eckendorf : "mountain Village"

Eugène Eckendorf (early 20th century): "Mountain village", oil on canvas 36 X 50 cm covered with a good flat frame in German gilding 46 X 60 cm uneven around the edge. Oxidized varnish and tiny chips, circa 1920. But who is this Eugène Eckendorf ? For once an artist signs legibly, I find no mention of it in my directories or on the Internet! There was indeed a castle in Alsace that bore this name, but the architecture of the houses reminds me more of the Alps or Switzerland. Still, he had a good brushstroke and above all an unusual sense of light: this composition underlined by the drinking troughs bordered by a channeled stream which leads to a violently lit gap, nevertheless sparing shades in the shadows , to be classic, is no less effective. Do not hesitate to ask us for photos or additional information by email or telephone. Other photos and many other objects in our shops in Pau and Biarritz and on our website: galerielhoste.com.