Paul Emile Lecomte Antique l'Ecole des Beaux-Arts Paris French Impressionist Château de Cheverny Landscape Original Gallery Oil Painting

Paul-Emile Lecomte was born in Paris, on October 29, 1877. As the son and art pupil of the early nineteenth century artist, Paul Lecomte, he was brought up in an environment that nurtured, and cultivated, his artistic talent. Paul-Emile’s father personally took great care and time, to teach his son, and develop his artistic talent.
Desiring to learn more about the art, and further his formal education, Paul-Emile Lecomte received further schooling at l'Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. There he was taught by Cormon and continued to develop his technique and style. When Paul-Emile’s training was completed, he received the opportunity to take a government position. He was to be employed by the Ministere de la Marine.

Paul-Emile, however, continued painting. He became a member of the Salon des Artistes Francais; and every year he would exhibit his work at the Salon. He continued to receive praise and recognition for his artistry. In 1902, one of Paul-Emile’s most beautiful paintings won the Gold Medal.
Working in both oils and watercolors, Paul-Emile would often use soft, muted colors to create paintings that had a tranquil and peaceful quality to them. He was known to have painted landscapes, portraits, and seascapes.

Paul-Emile Lecomte passed onto the next plane, in 1950.

This painting is an extraordinary, and detailed example by the artist. The light in contrast with the shading, of early afternoon light, is the very epitome of Plein Air painting. The light peach, blue, dark green, and maroon, play off the earthy sense of outdoor feel, with a light, ethereal balance. The people going about their busy daily lives, reflects an everyday scene brought to the painting, with an extraordinary feel, and lovely brushwork, with finely painted detail. The brushstrokes perfect in a balance between a soft impressionism, and realism in approach.

The painting is in the original French antique frame; gold gilt carved wood, with a built in hard white trim mat, to protect painting. The painting is all original, and is in mint original condition, as the frame. The painting is estimated to have been painted around 1910-1920; a very early and very nice example by the artist. The painting's medium is oil on board. The board stamp on the back, reads, "41X33c Carton - Toile Marque Recouvert Preparee Deposee De Toile Pour LA PEINTURE A L'HUILE SENNELIER - PARIS ) There is handwriting from an old fountain pen, that appears to read "Plau L' Eglise Aninem Grenius de le Sabelle & Cheverny". It is thought this is Latin, translated to French, for the French Church in Normandy, the "Church of St. Mary". (On a side note, appears to look very much in architectural design, and color, to Anet - Église St Cyr et St Juliette. ) It is unknown if some of this writing is a clear signature, by the artist; therefore, the painting is listed as an attribution, to Paul Emile Lecomte. There is also a label on the bottom, with the information of "Paul Rene Encadreur 82bjs Boulevard du Montparnasse -PARIS-." There is also a round ink stamp to the left of this framer/gallery label, that is unreadable; perhaps the estate stamp.

Paul-Emile Lecomte
(1877-1950)
French Impressionist
Château de Cheverny. (The Château de Cheverny is located at Cheverny, in the département of Loir-et-Cher in the Loire Valley in France. It is well-known to be part of the châteaux of the Loire valley.)
Painting is approximately 13.3"X16.3"; (measures in centimeters, as appears on board manufacturer, as stated above.
Approximate measurements in frame, are 19.5"X16.5".
Painting is in excellent original condition, in original wood carved, gold gilt frame
There is some writing, verso, in French. "Cheverny" is legible. Cheverny is a region in France that has been inhabited since ancient times, and contains a castle; the region is world- renown for their wines.
"Built by the architect Jacques Bougier between 1620 and 1640, the Château of Cheverny was a forerunner of the French style that developed during the reign of Louis XIV. Simplicity and symmetry were the project manager’s key goals, and he built an edifice composed of a central building with two residential wings on either side and corner pavilions. The château’s light-coloured facade is created by the Bourré stone used to build it, which becomes lighter in colour and hardens over time. The château hasn’t been modified since the 17th century, and retains its original architectural design." (Ref: https://www.loirevalley-france.co.uk/loire-valley-chateaux/chateau-cheverny)

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