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large oil on canvas dated 1853 with its period gilded frame (minimal wear and tear and missing gilding)
the whole is in very good condition and very decorative
unfortunately unsigned canvas but nevertheless of good workmanship
dimensions with the frame: 147 cm high by 122 cm wide
dimensions of the canvas: 117 cm high by 91 cm wide
Augustin Gorsse was a French politician born on September 20, 1784 in Albi (Tarn) and died on March 6, 1868 in Albi.
He entered the Ecole Polytechnique in 1802 and became an artillery officer. In 1815, he was placed on inactive status and became director of the Western Forges in Rennes in 1817, then director of the Mutzig Arms Factory in 1824 and sub-inspector of the Strasbourg Foundry in 1828. In 1831, he was colonel and inspector of the foundries in Paris and marshal of camp in 1841, commanding the artillery in Toulouse. He was transferred to the reserve army in 1846, and then entered politics. He was a general councilor in the Tarn in 1847. He was deputy of the Tarn from 1852 to 1868, official candidate sitting in the majority and mayor of Albi from 1853 to 1859. Upon his death, his son Raymond Gorsse succeeded him as deputy.
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Condition | |
Style | Second Empire style, Napoleon III style (Paintings Portraits of Second Empire style, Napoleon III style Style) |
Period | 19th century (Paintings Portraits 19th century) |
Width (cm) | 122 |
Height (cm) | 147 |
Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
Location | 88130, Charmes, France |
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