French Paintings

Alexandre-François Desportes (1661–1743) Attributed to “Déjeuner Gras” (Still Life with Lavish Meal) Oil on canvas, 18th century This exceptional 18th-century still life, traditiona...

End of XIX Century Circa 1880s old oil painting probably "Ecole de Pont Aven " ( South East of French Britany ) in a circa 1920 frame. The lady wears th...

Louis Joseph Toussaint Rossignon (1780-1871) . Oil on canvas depicting a historical scene in the history of France, the day of the dupes, where King Louis XIII, against all odds, renews his confidence in Cardinal Richelieu, to the dismay of the mother of the king, Marie de Medici. Signed lower right Rossignon and dated 1847. Handwritten inscription on the back on the frame: Richelieu - Versailles - jour des dupes by Rossignon 1847. The painter Louis Joseph Toussaint Rossignon, specialist in historical scenes, was much appreciated by King Philippe...

Art Deco pastel painting nudes in a landscape by Georges Lavergne. Signed and dated 1936. Ink, crayon and pastel on paper. France. Contemporary frame. Size: H. 68 cm. x L. 89.5 c...

A charming oil painting on canvas depicting a French village on a hill with a castle atop the hill. Framed in a good quality gilt and black lacquered wood frame.

A beautifully executed and rare complementary pair of oil on canvas paintings depicting two of the moist famous and important counter reformation catholic saints St Francis Xavier and St Carlo Borromeo shown in scenes of what the respective saints are mostly famous for. St Francis Xavier for the conversion to Christianity of many S. E Asian countries notably India and St Carlo Borromeo shown asking the Virgin Mary to intercede for the cessation of the terrible plague of 1576. The paintings are presented in refreshed gilded carved wooden frames and are unsigned. St. Francis Xavier was born in Spanish Navarre in 1506 and in 1528, he met St. Ignatius of Loyola. He became one of the seven in 1534 who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order). In 1536, he left the University of Paris and joined St. Ignatius in Venice. He was ordained in 1537, and in 1540 after the Society was recognized by the Pope, he journeyed to the Far East. Francis Xavier first evangelized the Portuguese colony of Goa in India, then Travancore, Ceylon, Malacca, and the surrounding islands. From there he journeyed to Japan, where he gave Christianity such deep roots that it survived centuries of violent persecution. He died on Sancian Island in 1552, while he was seeking to penetrate into the great forbidden land of China. Despite language problems, lack of funds, resistance from the Europeans as well as the natives, he persevered. St. Francis converted more people in his life than anyone since the Apostle St. Paul. He baptized over 3 million people, converted the entire town of Goa in India, and he labored in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Japan. He was truly a missionary par excellence. St Carlo Borromeo (1538-1584), was a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Milan from 1565 to 1583. He was described in the decree for his canonization, as “a man, even while the world smiles on him with the utmost flattery, he lives crucified to the world, spiritually, trampling earthly things, seeking continuously the things of heaven, emulating the life of the Angels on earth, in his thoughts and actions. The plague began in the month of August that year. Milan was celebrating joyfully the arrival of Don John of Austria, on his way to Flanders, where he had been appointed governor. The city authorities were abuzz with excitement in their desire to bestow the highest honours on the Spanish prince, but Charles, who had been Archbishop of the diocese for six years, was following with concern the news coming from Trento, Verona and Mantua, where the plague had begun claiming victims. The first cases exploded in Milan on August 11th, right at the moment when Don John of Austria arrived. The victor of Lepanto, followed by the governor, Antonio de Guzmán y Zuñiga, departed the city, while Carlo Borromeo, who was in Lodi for the Bishop’s funeral, returned in haste. Confusion and fear reigned in Milan and the Archbishop dedicated himself completely to assisting the sick and ordering public and private prayers. Dom Prosper Guéranger sums up his infinite charity in this way: “In the absence of local authorities, he organized the health service, founded or renewed hospitals, sought money and provisions, decreed preventive measures. Most importantly though, he took steps to ensure spiritual help, assistance to the sick and the burial of the dead. Unafraid of being infected, he paid in person, by visiting hospitals, leading penitential processions, being everything to everyone, like a father and true shepherd” St. Carlo was convinced that the epidemic was “a scourge sent by Heaven” as chastisement for the sins of the people and that recourse to spiritual measures was necessary to fight against it: prayer and penitence. He rebuked the civil authorities for having placed their trust in human measures rather than divine ones. “Hadn’t they prohibited all the pious gatherings and processions during the time of the Jubilee? For him, and he was convinced of it, these were the causes of the chastisement. The magistrates who governed the city continued to oppose public ceremonies, out of fear that the large gathering of people would spread contagion, but Charles “who was guided by the Divine Spirit” – recounts another biographer – convinced them by citing various examples, among which was the one regarding St. Gregory the Great who had halted the plague devastating Rome in 590. While the pestilence spread, the Archbishop then ordered three general processions to take place in Milan on the 3rd, 5th and 6th of October, “to placate the wrath of God”. On the first day, the Saint, despite it not being the Lenten season, placed ashes on the heads of the thousands gathered, exhorting them to penitence. Once the ceremony was over, the procession went to the Basilica of St. Ambrose. Charles put himself at the head of the people, dressed in a hooded purple robe, barefoot, penitential cord at his neck and large cross in his hand. The second procession led by the Cardinal headed towards the Basilica of San Lorenzo. The third day the procession from the Duomo headed for the Basilica of Santa Maria at San Celso. St. Carlo carried in his hands a relique of Our Lord’s Holy Nail, which had been given by the Emperor Theodosius to St. Ambrose in the 5th century. The plague didn’t show any signs of waning and Milan appeared depopulated, as a third of its citizens had lost their lives and the others were in quarantine or didn’t dare leave their homes. The Archbishop ordered about twenty stone columns with a cross at the top to be erected in the main squares and city crossroads, allowing the inhabitants from every quarter to take part in the Masses and public prayers - from the windows of their homes. One of Milan’s protectors was St. Sebastian, the martyr the Romans had recourse to during the plague in 672. St. Charles suggested that the magistrates of Milan reconstruct the sanctuary dedicated to him, which was falling into ruins, and to celebrate a solemn feast in his honour for ten years. Finally in July 1577, the plague ceased and in September the founding stone was laid in the civic temple of St. Sebastian, where on January 20th every year, even today a Mass is offered to recall the end of the scourge. St.Carlo Borromeo died on November 3rd 1584 and was buried in the Duomo of Milan. His heart was solemnly translated to Rome, in the Basilica of Saints Ambrose...

Antique Oil Painting French Portrait Miniature: Napoleon Bonaparte, Full Military Dress France, Mid-19th Century Measures: 13 centimeters ...

Pair of paintings, lively family scenes, oil on canvas, early 19th century

18th Century French Old Master Painting of a Boy in Red Jumpsuit Full Figure. Beautiful details on face and clothing and background details. Unusual full figure. Nice original Gilt o...

Watercolor and ink depicting a winter street scene with colorful figures walking both on the sidewalk and in the street along-side the canal. The canal is lined by barren trees that ...

Late 19th Century French Oil Painting of "Port De Peche A Maree Basse - By Jean Mazella. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us ...

Brilliantly painted in rich jewel tones -- emerald, sapphire and canary -- this high style Art Deco-cum-Fauvist painting depicts a female bather, swathed in a large towel, in conversation with a muscled male rower, high above the beach below. Sunbathers under their umbrellas can be seen in the distance, and above the couple is a vivid sky with bolts of blue and coral above hills of green, yellow and pink. The artist, Marius Woulfart...

Decorate an office or study with this antique oil on canvas painting. Created in Italy, and signed by the artist Stefano Novo, the painting is set in a highly decorative frame, with ...

Framed vintage French painter's Etienette Johan pastel technique painting on paper. Consisting of several panthers ir different poses and variuos motio...

Decorate an office or study with this elegant pair of antique paintings. Crafted in France circa 1870, and signed in the lower right corner "d'apres Debat-Ponsan", each artwork is ha...

Large water color and ink depicting the portrait of a woman wearing an orange hat with a printed orange dress. Two other women to the left, all with ...

French landscape oil on canvas in gilt frame. Signed by artist. A. Mazar. Mid 19th Century

Pierre Mitiffiot De Bélair (1892-1956). "Woman with Parrot" oil on canvas, circa 1930. Signed lower right, 21 ¾ x 18.

Beautiful mixed media still life of Sunflowers and Radishes by listed South of France Artist Nicolas Hammel. This painting on paper is a mix of gouache, oil crayons and watercolors ...

This impressive, monumental painting, dating from the early 19th century (circa 1810–1840), is a remarkable piece of wall art. Painted in oil on thick canvas, it depicts an atmospher...

17th century French School "Virgin and Child (Virgin of the Rosary)" Oil on canvas (Fragment, original canvas, tension bands, restorations) 47.3 x 37.9 cm This canvas was probably...

18th Century French Provincial Watercolor. Depicting a Lady and Gentleman riding horses in the original gilt frame, circa 1790. Pencil and watercolor on toned paper. Sight Size: 8"...

A fabulous pair of 19th Century oil on canvas portraits depicting a gentleman in both army and civilian dress, bust to left, set within a pair of finely hand carved moulded giltwood ...

Pair of modern cubist french paintings, signed: - A Robert Bluteau (1914–1985) painting, a modernist still life painter, signed "Bluteau" and dated "1955", the painting features fis...

Nice pastel portrait representing a young woman. Wonderful weathered wooden frame and its old glass, France, 18th century. Weathered, small losses.

This charming antique oil on board was painted in France circa 1830 and remains presented in its original giltwood frame. The intimate composition depicts a humble peasant mother serving a simple meal to her two children, portrayed just after saying grace in the manner of Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin...

Copy of French Impressionist landscape painting "Beach at Deauville" showing people at the beach with a town in the distance

Omphale, Queen of Lydia, buys Hercules to make him her slave, then her husband. In Ovid's account, she forces him to wear women's clothing while she provides herself with the skin of...

Academic painting of a nude woman showing a direction with her left arm outstretched, her gaze extends her index finger which gives movement and a particular dynamic to the painting,...

A large French landscape painted wooden wall panel from the 19th century, artist unknown. This antique wall decoration from France has been artisan painted and depicts a lady sheep s...

Early 20th Century French Female Nude, Oil on Canvas, Blue Hues, Signed S. Tatin French School, early 20th century - circa 1920–1930 Expressive oil painting depicting a seated fema...

A rare complicated music clock behind a fine oil on canvas painting of the Quai De Brancas In Nantes, France. The painting of the Quai at Brancas on the Ri...

This is a beautiful and playful oil on canvas by French artist Guy de Rougemont, signed Rougemont and dated 2006 on the back. It’s been framed with a royal blue shadow box matching t...

Watercolor and ink depicting a street scene with two girls to the right, one with arm out-stretched and the other partially hidden behind flowers. Other figures, a bike and canopied ...

French Victorian gilt framed oil landscape painting of man in row boat by house. (signed ERNEST PARTIN)

Painted in France circa 1860, this finely executed oil on canvas captures a richly detailed pastoral genre scene typical of the Second Empire period. The lively composition depicts N...

Oil painting on canvas in Orientalist style, relined and framed in wood, made in France in the early 20th century. Measurements: 130 cm x H 114 cm x D 3 cm. Price INCLUDES the cost...

Charles Edouard Edmond Delort (French, 1841-1895) oil on canvas "Game for the Cardinal", depicting a seated cardinal behind an ornate French Louis XV roll-top Bureau du Roi, after the model by Jean-François Oeben currently at Versailles, a young boy delivering a game bird as a gift, all inside an ornately paneled and upholstered wall room with parquet floors and centred with a white bear skin rug...

Charles Meynier Oil Painting, 19th Century Oil Painting, Antique Erotic Oil Painting, The Death of Procris Painting, La Morte de Procris Pa...

Pair 18th century framed oil paintings by P. J. Boquet (1751-1817) represents two of the four seasons framed in the round. Reframed in the early 20th century, each work shows how Boq...

"Les bienfaits de la nature offerts au plus grand nombre" “Nature's Goodness offered to more people” An Impressive and Decorative Art Deco oil on canvas painting Original frame Signe...

French Victorian watercolor abstract print of a iris monnieri flower

The Great Book of Post-Impressionism by Diane Kelder, In this splendid sequel to The Great Book of French Impressionism, Diane K...

Depicts a white and grey winter landscape with figures ice skating and watching standing in the snow, under a set of tall trees. The swept gilt framed oil on canvas is signed, lower left. French Sight Size: H: 25 in / 64 cm W: 20.5 in / 52 cm Louis Béroud...

An oil on canvas portrait of a boy painted in France during the 1830s. Measures: 18.5 x 15.

Beautiful oil painting by contemporary French artist Hortense Reynaud. Abstract design painted with oil pastels in varying colors. Thick quality paper...

Gall, Francois 1912-1987. French artist. Benezit listed. Gall was the recipient of the Medaille D'ore at the Paris Salon of 1947. Measures: 8" x 12", oil on canvas. Gall’s subject and composition was inspired by Eugene Boudin. Signed and dated 1938, lower right. Scène de plage...

Signed Oil on Canvas by Jean Hubert Gautier (1872-1930). Nice heavy impasto technique of a classic french riverscape. The composition includes heavy clouds with a basilica in the bac...

Celebrate the timeless beauty of florals with this refined 19th-century French still life painting, rendered in oil on canvas and presented in its original carved and giltwood frame....

This painting shows a Mediterranean coastal landscape from the French region of Provence on the Cote d'azur. The red rocks that you see in this painting are characteristic of the reg...

Pair of late 19th century still life Gouaches after Paul LeLong, French, 1799-1846. His specialty was small still-life of table tops with various objects. ...

Watercolor and ink depicting a blonde female nude with soulful and downcast dark eyes partially obscured by colorful flowers. The viewer is given a glimpse of the blue waters and stu...

"Painting, Representative "Towards the Pantheon", Jochen Michaelis, (Born 1938)" Oil on canvas by Jochen Michaelis, born in 1938, "Vers le Panthéon" Paris, 6.10.98. h: 28.5cm, w: 27...

A loose wash of curves sweep across this expansive work by contemporary French artist Vincent Gassin-Gradstein. Layered, expressive, and reduced of figuration, a single square holds ...

Watercolor & ink depicting a captivating floral bouquet in a blue and white vase resting on a round table covered in red. The flowers are set against a geometric railing and over-loo...

This surrealist work by listed French artist Jean Pierre Clement depicts a female portrait of a woman with a geometric blue headdress and one expos...

Henry Bouvet (1859-1945), French artist. Oil on canvas. Lady with a feathered hat. Early 20th century. The canvas measures: 79 x 52 cm. The frame measures: 8.5 cm. In excellent cond...

Decorate an office or study with this elegant pair of antique paintings. Crafted in France circa 1870, the artworks hand painted on board, are set inside the original beautiful carve...

This 1970s French surrealist ink drawing features a compelling array of overlapping faces and figures rendered in expressive black lines. The composition exudes a dreamlike, introspe...

Colette Gueden (1905-2000). "Leaves and fruits." Extremely rare signed watercolor on paper. Collette Gueden was a very famous and popular French artist and designer in the 1950s....