Le Repos portrait painting The brushstrokes are fluid and

The brushstrokes are fluid and loose

painted with quick strokes

Stiévenart received his artistic education at the School of Fine Arts in Paris

creating decorative works for prestigious establishments in Lyon

Le Repos portrait painting The brushstrokes are fluid and19th century French School oil painting on wood. The work is signed (illegible) in the lower left corner and has a slightly textured surface. This dark and moody vertical landscape features distressed marks where the wood shows through the paint. Visible figures appear to be kneeling near a pond. Time has transformed this painting into a true brocante decor piece, with rich colors and areas where the paint has worn off, revealing the wood beneath. The