February Estate Finds
Lot 326:
Description
Keywords: Ellie, Miller-Ranson Moroccan Landscape, 20th Century Art, North African Scenery, Realism, Desert Architecture, Mountainscape, Fine Art, Earth Tones, Desert Village
Oil painting on hardboard, titled "House at the Foot of the Atlas, " by Ellie Miller-Ranson. The depiction shows traditional adobe houses in a Moroccan landscape. Signed and dated "43" in the bottom right corner.
Artist Bio: Elie Miller-Ranson (1907 – 1989) was a French painter renowned for his vibrant and realistic depictions of flowers. Born in Mornac-sur-Seudre, France, he began painting at a very young age and pursued formal art education at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere. His artistic career was notably influenced by his time in French West Africa, where he created numerous works inspired by the landscapes and culture of the region.
Measurement: Board: 15 x 18 in. (38.1 x 45.7 cm.), Frame: 18 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (47 x 54.6 cm.)
ID: : 10
Condition: Overall in good condition. Minor loss to the paint on the left edge and some signs of wear on the back. Please see photos, wear commensurate with age.
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