19th-century French Pencil Drawing by Alphonse Baril (#7) wild animal Grande Assiette Details

Grande Assiette Details

Box not included

5" L x 9" W

characterized by its distinctive peaked and gabled roofline

this antique paper box is lined with clippings from the New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette

19th-century French Pencil Drawing by Alphonse Baril (#7) wild animal Grande Assiette DetailsAlphonse Baril (1816 1888) was a watercolor painter known for his detailed and evocative landscape pieces. In our collection of Baril's works, he captures various perspectives of the French countryside as well as the buildings and cathedrals of larger cities. His works on paper feature ripped edges and the artist's notes, appearing to be torn from his sketchbook. This particular piece comes from his sketchbook dated 1873 1877 containing pencil