Emile Maillard (French 1846-1926) oil on canvas seascape of two sailing ships in turbulent seas with the sun breaking through the clouds. Signed and dated, 1908, lower right. Period, probably original carved and molded giltwood and composition frame with floral and acanthus leaf decoration. Sight – 19" H x 23-1/2" W. Framed – 29-1/2" H x 34" W. Provenance: Nashville, Tennessee collection. Purchased in France. Biography: Emile Maillard was born 1846 in Amiens, France, and specialized in marine scenes. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Francais and was named official painter of the French Navy in 1891. Condition: Painting in overall very good condition with original pine stretcher. Blacklighting shows an area of fluorescence to the right margin of the sail of the larger vessel in the foreground. Minor age cracks in frame and minor losses to gilt.