Charles-Euphrasie Kuwasseg (1833-1904) View of the Port and Tower of London circa 1855
A magnificent oil on canvas depicting the Port and Tower of London, this subject is a rarity in the painter's oeuvre.
This painting is a sure bet for collectors. Charles-Euphrasie Kuwasseg was at the peak of his art, and his handwriting was soft and precise. It's easy to see why he was one of the most admired painters of the 19th century.
Sizes with frame: H 12.99 In. - W 18.11 In.
Sizes unframed: H 18.89 In. - W 23.62 In.
Our painting is signed lower right, is in very fine condition, and is displayed in a handsome wood and gilded stucco frame.
Biography:
Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg was a French painter born in Draveil on September 29, 1833. He died on October 27, 1904, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg was the son of Austrian painter Karl Joseph Kuwasseg, with whom he took his first steps as an artist.
A pupil of Jean-Baptiste Durand-Bragger and Eugène Isabey, Charles E. Kuwasseg abandoned painting for a time to become a long-distance sailor.
He specialized in landscapes, following in the spirit of the Barbizon School.
Kuwasseg's favorite subjects were the ports of Brittany and Normandy, the North Sea, and Alpine villages.
He collaborated with Théophile Poilpot on various series of paintings.
From 1855 onwards, Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon, where he won numerous awards.
He later became an art teacher, whose pupils included Émile Clarel.
With his perfect mastery of contrast and exceptional finesse, Charles E. Kuwasseg was one of the most admired painters of the 19th century.
Museums:
Some of Charles Kuwasseg's works (oil on canvas or panel) can be seen at the Rouen and Rennes Fine Arts Museums, as well as at the Maltwood Art Museum at the University of Victoria (Canada).
