. De luxe illustrated catalogue of the modern paintings forming the private collection of the late John H. Converse of Philadelphia . whichis around her fathers body, turns an inviting smile to a young manstanding at her side. Dressed in a sort of Albanian costume, consisting ofwhite jacket and skirt, he bends forward as if to whisper to the girl, whosefigure presents a charming picture in its dainty blue gown, partly coveredwith a flower-sprigged apron. Signed at the lower left, J. G. Vibert. No. 15JULES WORMS FRENCH (1832- ) DEPARTURE OF THE ESP AD A Height, I5^i inches; Width, \Z% inches. P
. De luxe illustrated catalogue of the modern paintings forming the private collection of the late John H. Converse of Philadelphia . whichis around her fathers body, turns an inviting smile to a young manstanding at her side. Dressed in a sort of Albanian costume, consisting ofwhite jacket and skirt, he bends forward as if to whisper to the girl, whosefigure presents a charming picture in its dainty blue gown, partly coveredwith a flower-sprigged apron. Signed at the lower left, J. G. Vibert. No. 15JULES WORMS FRENCH (1832- ) DEPARTURE OF THE ESP AD A Height, I5^i inches; Width, \Z% inches. PANEL As an Espada stands lighting a cigarette preparatory to his departure forthe Corrida de Toros, a young girl looks at him admiringly. Clad in salmon-pink skirt and a black shawl embroidered in roses and green leaves, shewaits beside the doorway, holding his two swords. The man is resplendentin a lavender plum-colored coat and breeches, decorated with silver cloak, of a beautiful old-rose hue, lies over a chair, beside a table onwhich are a box of cigars and a cordial bottle. Signed at tlie lower left, J. No. 16JEAN RICHARD GOUBIE FRENCH(1842- ) THE INTRUDERS Height, \0^i inches; Length, 14t% inches. MILL-BOARD The composition centers around a small pool which is bounded on threesides by steep banks covered with shrubs and vines. Two horses stand inthe water, a white one holding its head over the back of a bay which isdrinking. Meanwhile their intrusion is being resented by a drake which isquacking in the foreground and by seven ducks which raise a chorus ofprotest on the right bank. A streak of yellow light crosses the meadow atthe back of the scene. Signed and dated at the lower left, R. Goubie, 1883.
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