L'Armagnac

A charming vertical piece, dated 1932 and signed in the bottom right corner by R. Boutillié for Raphaël Boutillier (1863–1947), a French painter born in Normandy. As written on the back, the scene is located in Sainte-Christie-d'Armagnac, a commune in the Gers department of the Occitanie region, known for its well-preserved 2nd-century Gallo-Roman amphitheater.

This Impressionist depiction of a path features a pale palette and beautiful natural lighting, enhanced by elegantly textured comma-shaped brushstrokes that convey movement. The small, light Montparnasse frame, made of sculpted wood, is more recent but complements the artwork well.

• Overall Size: 11" x 7.8" / 28cm x 20.5cm.
• Size without frame: 9.4" x 6.2" / 24.5cm x 16.5cm.
• Country of origin: France.
• Signature: Raphaël Boutillier (1863–1947).
• Creation date: 1932. 
• Condition: The artwork is in good condition despite a few small marks in the sky. The lightweight wooden frame has several missing sections.
• Materials: Oil on cardboard with a more contemporary wooden light frame.
• Shipping: Complimentary shipping to the US and Europe. A surcharge will be applied for deliveries to Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.