GOUACHE ON PAPER PORT QUAI BY HORACE CRISTOL XXEME C3512 This gouache on paper represents a probably identifiable port, it was made by Horace Cristol.Horace Cristol (Menton 1878 - Toulon 1959) was a marine painter, frequently using gouache and watercolor Doctor in the Navy health corps but a painter at heart, he abandoned this career in 1938 to devote himself to his art. He was appointed official painter of the Navy on March 7, 1942. From the Far East, where he made his first campaign in 1904, Horace Cristol brought back drawings and paintings. He exhibits at random from his assignments ashore paintings brought back from his various embarkations. The Malesherbes (Paris), Etienne (Toulon) and Saluden (Brest) galleries present his works. In 1942, Horace Cristol participated in the exhibition at the Salon de la Marine. In addition to his travel impressions, he also dealt with aspects of Toulon and folkloric Brittany. A retrospective exhibition at the Toulon Art Museum is dedicated to him in 1966. `` Made with great precision, it is sold without the glass on the back is to be reattached, wooden frame.Small stains on the top in the sky and in the margin for the most picky.The work has remained fresh and in a suitable condition.Sold in uncleaned condition. thank you for detailing the photos.Do not hesitate to zoom.The photos are an integral part of the description.Dimensions: Height: 27 cmWidth: 24.5 cmLITHOHeight: 11.5 cmWidth: 10 cmP: 810761 I remain at your disposal for any questions.