Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (Lyon 1824-1898 Pais) Etude pour une Vertu Théologale portant une croix cachet d'atelier (L. 4075) (en bas à droite) fusain sur vélin workshop mark (L. 4075) (lower right) charcoal on vellum 30.4 x 12.8cm (11 15/16 x 5 1/16in). Footnotes: Provenance Private collection, France The present drawing appears to be a preparatory study for one of the Vertus in the Panthéon, Paris. Puvis de Chavannes, leading French muralist of the late 19th century, executed an extensive decorative cycle for the Panthéon illustrating the Life of Saint Geneviève, begun in 1876 and completed posthumously by his students. These monumental panels, characterised by simplified forms, pale fresco‑like colour and a serene, allegorical tone, remain among his most celebrated public commissions. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing