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Etienne Breton has kindly confirmed the attribution of these paintings to Jean-Baptiste Lallemand (written communication, 17 November 2005).
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A port with elegant figures and fishermen on the quay and classical ruins beyond; and Figures by a fountain among classical ruins in a port
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Jean-Baptiste Lallemand (Dijon 1710-1803 Paris)
A port with elegant figures and fishermen on the quay and classical ruins beyond; and Figures by a fountain among classical ruins in a port
the first with signature 'lallemand' (lower center); the second signed 'Lallemand f**t' (on the base of the column lower right)
oil on canvas
the first 39¾ x 54¾ in. (101 x 139.1 cm.); the second 39¾ x 54½ in. (101 x 137.8 cm.)
a pair (2)
A port with elegant figures and fishermen on the quay and classical ruins beyond; and Figures by a fountain among classical ruins in a port
the first with signature 'lallemand' (lower center); the second signed 'Lallemand f**t' (on the base of the column lower right)
oil on canvas
the first 39¾ x 54¾ in. (101 x 139.1 cm.); the second 39¾ x 54½ in. (101 x 137.8 cm.)
a pair (2)