Fine antique still life with peaches, plums and raspberries was executed in 1843 by high quoted French still life painter of the middle of 19th century Henriette de Longchamp ( born 1818 in St. Dizier/Haute-Marne). The painter worked and lived in Paris, where exhibited her works regularly at the Salon de Paris in 1841-1885 (awarded with medalls in 1847 and 1848). Works by Longchamp are situated in museums of Alencon, Limoges, Paris.

For other work by the same artist see our item No.3216.

Literature: Thieme/Becker "Allgemeines Kuenstlerlexikon", Benezit "Dictionaire des peintres,sculpteures, dessinateurs et graveurs"

Inscription: signed and dated 1843, inscribed in French (memory / gift inscription) lower right.

Technique: oil on original canvas, original period frame.

Measurements: unframed w 14" x h 10 5/8 " ( 35,5 x 27 cm ) , framed 17 3/4" x 14 5/8" ( 45 x 37,2 cm )

Condition: quite good, original canvas, professional cleaned, slightly cracked, a patch on the backside.