Paul Rouffio (1847-1911) - La lecture






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19th‑century French pastel on paper mounted on canvas, titled La lecture, by Paul Rouffio (1847–1911), depicting an interior scene; signed at top left; sold with frame, with frame dimensions 41 × 55 cm (painting 28 × 42 cm); in good condition.
Description from the seller
Paul ROUFFIO (1847 - 1911)
The Reading
Pastel on marouflé paper on canvas
Painting dimensions: 28 x 42 cm
Signed at the top left.
Provenance: Private collection, Normandy
In very good condition.
Ancient gilded carved frame with signs of wear. Framed
Dimensions with frame: 41 x 55 cm
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, insured shipping.
Buy with confidence!
Paul Rouffio, born in 1847 and deceased in 1911, belongs to that generation of French artists and craftsmen whose know‑how shaped the aesthetics of the late 19th century. Illustrator, decorator and connoisseur, he distinguished himself by a remarkable mastery of drawing and by an artistic sensibility that blended elegance, precision and attention to detail. His work, today sought after by collectors, testifies to a refined style, typical of the period when French decorative art shone across Europe.
Rouffio collaborated with several publishing houses and art studios, creating illustrations, graphic ornaments and decorative compositions intended for books, posters or works of art. His fine line, sense of composition and ability to combine rigour and visual poetry made him a creator valued in the artistic circles of his time.
Seller's Story
Paul ROUFFIO (1847 - 1911)
The Reading
Pastel on marouflé paper on canvas
Painting dimensions: 28 x 42 cm
Signed at the top left.
Provenance: Private collection, Normandy
In very good condition.
Ancient gilded carved frame with signs of wear. Framed
Dimensions with frame: 41 x 55 cm
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, insured shipping.
Buy with confidence!
Paul Rouffio, born in 1847 and deceased in 1911, belongs to that generation of French artists and craftsmen whose know‑how shaped the aesthetics of the late 19th century. Illustrator, decorator and connoisseur, he distinguished himself by a remarkable mastery of drawing and by an artistic sensibility that blended elegance, precision and attention to detail. His work, today sought after by collectors, testifies to a refined style, typical of the period when French decorative art shone across Europe.
Rouffio collaborated with several publishing houses and art studios, creating illustrations, graphic ornaments and decorative compositions intended for books, posters or works of art. His fine line, sense of composition and ability to combine rigour and visual poetry made him a creator valued in the artistic circles of his time.
