La Forêt french painting estimated between 1840-1870

estimated between 1840-1870

joined the Circle of Women Painters in Brussels

he was honored with membership in the Royal Academy of Sciences

Mestrallet painted many Parisian bridges and produced many works of still life with generous color and texture

La Forêt french painting estimated between 1840-187020th century French School oil painting on hard carton, signed Simone Ouay (19th 20th century) and dated 1924 in the lower left corner. The surface is smooth to the touch. An old label from a Paris Painting Academy is affixed to the back. We always seek works by female painters, especially from the 19th century, as they are a rare and distinctive group. Although we have limited information on Simone Ouay, this charming oil painting depicts a serene