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Lot 246:
Description
Ennemond Payen’s Grisaille Painting on Paper
Depicts a quiet night in the port of Algiers, featuring Jupiter and Jena warships. Grisaille is a monochromatic painting technique that Payen employed to create depth and realism in the representation of the warships and the port. The painting is historically significant, as it showcases Jupiter and Jena warships, two iconic vessels from the Napoleonic Wars. Payen’s mastery of the grisaille technique is evident in the detailed rendering of the warships and the port, providing a glimpse into 19th-century naval warfare and seafaring. The painting is signed "E Payen" in the lower right corner and inscribed in French, which translates roughly to "Quiet night in the port of Algiers, "
Image: 18.3 x 24.6 in. (46.5 x 62.5 cm.), Frame: 29 x 35.2 in. (73.7 x 89.4 cm.)
Condition: Painting in good condition. Appears to be a small tear at the bottom. Please see photo. Not examined out of Frame. Loss to frame
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