'On the Coast' coastal seascape oil painting on panel by listed French artist Louis Nattero (1875-1915). This Impressionist nautical work depicts a coastal view with figures and boats on the Mediterranean coast. Nattero was a student of Leon Bonnat at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and worked mainly on the coast around Toulon and Marseilles. He is a well collected marine painter known for his paintings of the sea, ports, local street scenes and children. Signed lower right. Provenance: private collection of the artist.

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition is very good to excellent, ready to hang.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint, Wood

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

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Condition is very good to excellent, ready to hang.