Frame 4 watercolors Constantine city view cathedral shepherd peddler 19th century
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Frame presenting 4 small watercolors by Auguste Constantin*, representing two views of cities with cathedrals in the background, a portrait of a young peddler and that of a shepherdess holding a lamb, from the 19th century.
These watercolors are in good condition. The one in the inset is signed Aug. Constantine at the bottom.
Note: some small stains and yellowing on the paper and the marie-louise, wear and tear, see photos.
is a French painter and engraver, son of the architect Auguste Constantin (1790-1842). Under the influence of his father, he learned the art of painting and engraving techniques at a very young age and then received classical education in the workshops of François-Édouard Picot and Thomas Couture. He began exhibiting at the Salon of 1848 where he presented six drawn landscapes. In 1859, he revealed himself as an etcher. At the Salon of 1863, he exhibited Six diverse views in etching: Fantasies, published by Alfred Cadart, accompanied by painted still lifes. He is undoubtedly a member of the young Society of Etchers. His works show views of French cities under the Ancien Régime. He also produced watercolors which perfectly imitated the art of the genre painters of the 18th century, and whose taste was fashionable. Still for Cadart, he offered a series of etchings to L'Illustration nouvelle in 1868. We also know of him portraits of personalities printed on lithographic stone.
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