Eugene Isabey 1803-1886
French
Eugene Isabey Galleries
Born in Paris, the son of Jean-Baptiste Isabey, a painter as well, Eug??ne Isabey studied and worked at the Louvre Museum. Early in his career his paintings consisted of mostly watercolor landscapes. In 1820, he travelled to Normandy and Britain painting land and seascapes.
Isabey journeyed with the French Expedition to Algiers in 1830 as an illustrator. Yet, the trip's paintings sold poorly on the market and encouraged him to switch to narrative and historical painting. He was later selected to become one of Louis-Philippe??s court painters. The Wooden Bridge (mk05) Canvas 10 1/2 x 15 1/2''(27 x 40 cm)Acquired at the rtist's posthumous sale 1887 R.F 491 (MN)
