Long River checked and "Olive" was most likely

and "Olive" was most likely Henri Jean-François OLIVE

Date: Early-1900s

The wooden and stucco frame has small losses and chips

8" / 43cm x 48cm

Long River checked and "Olive" was most likelyA 20th century French School oil painting on canvas signed by R. Gantelme (19th & 20th century) and dated 1909 in the lower right corner. The work has a slight texture to the touch. This mid sized landscape portrays a romantic river sweeping through a small town, bordered by flowering greenery. On the left hand side, a ruin or old castle is visible, along with what appears to be a blue boat pulled up onto the bank. The painting employs a mix of sharp