Keywords: Art Deco Painting, French Art, Classical Subject, Antique Scene, Greco-Roman Figures, Multi-Figure Composition, Horses, Early 20th Century Painting, Sculptor-Painter, Signed Painting

Summary:
Léon Ernest Drivier (French, 1878–1951), oil on canvas, signed on verso. 25 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches framed

Artist Bio: Léon Drivier (1878–1951) was a French sculptor and painter associated with early 20th-century classical and monumental art. A student of Alexandre Falguière, he became known for his large-scale public sculptures and architectural commissions, while also producing paintings that often reflected classical and mythological themes. Drivier exhibited at the Paris Salon and held a respected place within the French art world of his time.

Measurement: Art: 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.), Frame: 25 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. (64.8 x 74.9 cm.) approx

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