Decorate a study, living room or den with this beautiful and colorful antique landscape painting! Painted in France circa 1890, the artwork painted on canvas is set in a carved gilt wood frame and illustrates a picturesque, countryside scene in rural France with a church and village in the background, and a river with sail boats in the foreground; the painting is signed in the lower left corner by the artist, J. Lievin, one of the pseudonyms of Eugene Galien-Laloue (1854-1941). The 19th century pastoral depiction is in excellent condition with rich, realistic vibrant colors in a post impressionist style; throughout the artwork, the viewer can get a sense of the artist's expertise in the rendering of space, light and a elegantly hazy atmosphere. Listed in the Benezit (see last picture).
Eugene Galien-Laloue (1854-1941) was a French artist of French-Italian parents. He was a popularizer of landscapes, marine and street scenes, usually those illustrating autumn or winter settings. His paintings of the early 1900s accurately represent the era in which he lived: a happy, bustling Paris during la Belle Epoque. His paintings regularly include horse-drawn carriages, trolley cars and its first omnibuses. Galien-Laloue's works are valued not only for their contribution to 20th century art, but for the actual historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Louvier, Musee des Beaux-Arts, La Rochelle, Mulhouse, France.
Some artists or writers are content to have a pseudonym so as to disguise their work. Eugene Galien Laloue was particularly adept at establishing many identities, since over the course of his career he worked under three main pseudonyms: J. Lievin - after a soldier he met during the Franco-Prussian war, E. Galiany - an Italianized version of his own names, and L. Dupuy - after Dupuy Leon who lived in his same area. Even his name "Galien" is questionable, since on occasion he spelled it with one "l" and on his birth certificate it is spelled "Gallien". Why the artist went to such great lengths to perplex audiences and historians is the question that remains to be answered. Despite preoccupation with the reclusive nature of this man, he depicted Paris and the surrounding landscape with his cool palette; in doing so, he became another recorder of popular Parisian life. He balanced his architectural interest in Paris with several landscape views and was an equally if not more proficient draughtsman. Galien-Laloue was also in exclusive contract with one gallery and used at least 8 other names beside Dupuy, Lievin and Galiany: "Juliany", "A. Languinais", "E. Kermanguy", "A. Michel", "H. Lambert", "E. Lefevre", "Dubois" and "Dumoutier".
Measures: 23.5" W x 15.75" H.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent - Wear consistent with age and use

Origin:
France

Creator:
Artist: Eugene Galien-Laloue

Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Paint, Wood

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Landscape
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: France

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent - Wear consistent with age and use