Eugène Galien-Laloue, River Landscape With Church

Eugène Galien-Laloue, River Landscape With ChurchThis beautiful early 20th century oil painting by French artist Eugne Galien Laloue (1854 1941) depicts an autumnal river landscape with a church. Eugne Galien Laloue is known for his naturalistic plein air depictions of Normandy and Seine et Marne. But he also produced lively Parisian street scenes, which capture the effervescent delights of the bustling Belle poque era. Born in Montmartre, Paris, to French Italian parents, he initially sought a

which were previously with a collector who bought directly from the artist

It’s a fascinating work and represents an important juncture in Pedersen’s ever-evolving approach

opted to paint joy - perhaps for an escape

It appears that originally the piece was titled 'Moderne Bacchantin' and exhibited alongside 'Antike Bacchantin' - a playful reference to a modern day worshipper of wine

a grand old city in central Germany

Towards the end of the 17th-century

then the seated gentleman

Adrianus Hendrikus de Bruine exhibited in Amsterdam and The Hague for over thirty years and was a member of ‘Arti et Amicitiae’

probably a prelate

Kenilworth’s history is a rich tapestry

Her portrayals are refined

which led to several appearances at the illustrious Paris Salon