Battle scene in France

Details

Wilfrid Constant Beauquesne (French, 1847-1913)
Battle scene in France
signed and dated 'W. Beauquesne/1897' (lower right) and with the artist's seal (lower left)
oil on canvas
35.5 x 50.5 cm.

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Lot Essay

As the reputation of the artist grew on an international level, the fear of forgeries grew with it. As a form of authentication the artist started to apply a seal to the lower left corner, as can be seen in the present lot.

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