ANTOINE-PIERRE PATEL* (1648-1707)

Details
ANTOINE-PIERRE PATEL* (1648-1707)

An extensive wooded Landscape with Figures in a Field by a River

signed with monogram 'AP/PATEL/1693'; bodycolor, on vellum laid down on panel
6 1/4 x 103/4in (159 x 273mm.); and a print after Nattier (2)
Provenance
G. Seligman (his mark, not in Lugt)

Lot Essay

A late drawing dated 1693, reflecting the more romantic approach to landscape in comparison with his earlier, more classical drawings which are inspired by his father's paintings and drawings. A comparable drawing was sold at Christie's, London, 9 April 1990, lot 94, illustrated