Circle of Louis Roy (1862-1907) French School XIX, Círculo de - Jeune Fille à l’Ombrelle

This refined late 19th-century French School painting depicts a young girl elegantly dressed in a white gown with a blue sash, holding a dark parasol. Her floral hat, delicate pose and gentle expression evoke the charm and sophistication of bourgeois fashion during the period. The softly rendered background, suggesting a shaded garden, enhances the atmospheric quality of the work and draws attention to the figure.

Executed in oil on wood panel, the painting demonstrates confident handling of light, colour and texture. The brushwork combines academic precision with subtle softness, reflecting the aesthetic commonly associated with artists working in the circle of Louis Roy (1862–1907). While the signature “Roy” on the reverse cannot be linked definitively to the artist, the style, palette and subject matter show strong affinities with his milieu and the broader late 19th-century French genre tradition.

The panel is stable and in good condition, with minor age-related craquelure and natural varnish ageing. The period gilt frame shows light wear consistent with its age but remains visually appealing and structurally sound.

A charming and atmospheric example of French genre painting from the fin-de-siècle, suitable for collectors of 19th-century European art and decorative interiors.