Lot 633: Large Marius Roy O/C, The Morning Attack, 1882

Marius Roy (French, 1833-1921) oil on canvas painting entitled "The Morning Attack," 1882. French soliders including Zouaves storm a fortifiied wall while those inside fire at them, as indicated by the emergence of smoke and fire from behind the fortification. Numerous fallen soldiers lie on the ground. Signed and dated lower left. With Hammer Galleries, New York label affixed to stretcher and second label affixed to back of frame. Housed in a giltwood frame with name plate. Sight: 22" H x 34 1/4" W Frame: 35" H x 47 1/4" W.

PROVENANCE: Private Knoxville, TN collection; Hammer Galleries, New York.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Canvas has been lined. With scattered retouching throughout, especially to sky and edges, largest area along upper left edge in sky, 2 3/4" x 5." See UV photography.