Attribué à Maurice Leloir (1853–1940) - Nef gothique et autel éclairé

Attributed to Maurice Leloir (1853–1940) — Gothic Nave and Illuminated Altar

Technique: Watercolor on paper.

Dimensions: 15.5 cm high × 9 cm wide.

Period: 1890–1900.

Signature / monogram: Unsigned / no monogram.

The succession of pointed arches draws the eye toward a luminous altar, around which several figures stand out. The deep browns of the nave contrast with the warm tones of the choir.

Style: Architectural watercolor, chiaroscuro.

Movement: Academic tradition / late 19th-century French illustration.

Biography of Maurice Leloir
Maurice Leloir (1853–1940) was a French painter, watercolorist, draftsman, and illustrator. Born into a family of artists, he trained in particular under his mother, Héloïse Colin, and his brother, Louis Leloir. He exhibited at the Salon and took part in the Society of French Watercolorists. From the 1880s onward, he illustrated works by Molière, Marivaux, Rousseau, and Alexandre Dumas. His compositions are distinguished by the attention he paid to costumes, poses, and settings. He specialized in historical reconstructions, particularly of the 17th and 18th centuries. A painter of genre and historical scenes, he also worked in advertising and the decorative arts. In 1907, he founded the Society for the History of Costume, whose collections would contribute to the establishment of the Paris Fashion Museum. In 1928, he collaborated on the sets and costumes for the film The Iron Mask, starring Douglas Fairbanks. His research resulted in several publications on the history of costume, making him a leading authority in the field.

The condition of the sheet and backing is shown in the photographs, which form part of the description.

Artwork sold unframed.

Condition: Good.