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Henry Émilien Rousseau
(French, 1875–1933)
Group of riders in a covered street, 1902
Estimate: $15,000-$20,000
Sold
$27,500
Live Auction
American & European Art
Size
17 ½ x 21 ½ inches.
Description
Henry Émilien Rousseau
, 1902
(French, 1875–1933)
Group of riders in a covered street
oil on canvas
signed H.E. Rousseau and dated (lower left)
17 ½ x 21 ½ inches.
Signature
signed H.E. Rousseau and dated (lower left)
Provenance
In October and November of 1902, Rousseau traveled to Tunisia. This artwork was likely inspired by his stay in Tunis at this time. A preparatory watercolor is currently held in the archives of the Association Henri Rousseau.
Provenance:
The artist
Mr. Printz, Brooklyn, New York, acquired directly from the artist, 1902
Newman Galleries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania