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Couple of walkers near an ancient arch in an Italian town, the quality work is attributed to Alexandre Jean Dubois-Drahonnet (Paris 1791, Versailles 1834)
It comes from the Grapillard family, architects at the Château de Versailles (according to an inscription on the rear assembly)
Dubois Drahonnet known for his high quality portraits, he also does very "pretty" views of Italy, whims, ruins, villas and other ancient arches
The gouache presented here is a good example, great freshness of colors and "beautiful" composition.
The work is not signed but, typical of its production, it measures 38 by 47, in its period frame with its old window.
Ref: CBZHHW4E02