JACQUES-EMILE BLANCHE | A sunday afternoon at the Bois de Boulogne

Collection Annal L. Pecci-Blunt 

On its original canvas. Craquelures due to retraction are visible. Under UV light : a number of craquelures due to retraction are visible, especially in the trees and in the foliage, on the horse, on the path, and on the subjects, especially on the lower right. The painting is slightly lighter than the catalogue's illustration.
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We would like to thank Mrs Jane Roberts for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work.