French Artist, Stag Hunting Scene Decorative Frieze, 19th Century, Watercolour

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An original 19th-century watercolour painting French Stag Hunting Scene Decorative Frieze.A beautifully executed frieze in watercolour with graphite on Canson … Read more An original 19th-century watercolour painting French Stag Hunting Scene Decorative Frieze.A beautifully executed frieze in watercolour with graphite on Canson & Montgolfier Vidalon paper.One of a set of three that we have for sale, the drawing is a French design for a wall tapestry or ornamental frieze. Dating from the 19th century, the design is in the style of Flemish tapestries of the 16th century. It depicts a lively stag hunting scene, populated with courtly huntsmen and hounds in a forested estate setting. The artist brings a lightness of touch and elegance of palette evocative of French 18th-century decorative taste.The drawing is unsigned but the quality indicates that it is the work of a professional artist.Please note that this drawing has historically been folded, so there is a vertical fold line just left of centre. The drawing will be sent folded.See stock numbers KB-398 to KB-400 for the set of three.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: No. Inscribed: No. Height: 11.4cm (4.5″) Width: 41.6cm (16.4″) Condition: Minor age toning, with a line of mount burn visible towards the upper edge. Vertical fold line in the paper left-of-centre. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less