Vue de Labastide du Vert

It was in 1900 that Martin bought a large 17th century house in the village of Labastide du Vert, in the department of the Lot, in the south west of France. Called 'le Manoir', Marquayrol became Martin's favourite summer retreat where he would retire from the city between the months of May and November. Set on the side of a hill, Marquayrol overlooked the village and the valleys where tall poplars stood distributed throughout the prairies.

Cyrille Martin has confirmed the authenticity of this painting.