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Beautiful framed oil on panel depicting fishing boats in the moonlight.
This painting is signed J Suchet
Joseph Suchet was a painter from Marseilles (1824-1896), who studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and became a specialist in landscapes, especially seascapes. He depicted the life of fishermen in the Marseille region and coastal landscapes with great realism.
Many of his works are held in museums, including the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Marseille and the Musée Cantini.
Good general condition of the painting, very fine gilded frame: some wear and tear.
19th century
Dimensions with frame: 92 x 73 cm
Dimensions without frame: 65 x 45 cm
Ref: SMRDP3LCCN