Description Jules Nel-Dumouchel (French, 19th / 20th century). "Afternoon Lesson" - 1901, oil on board, signed and dated to lower left "Nel-Dumouchel, 1901"; Bedel & Cie, Paris label to verso. A figural painting of two young girls being given anafternoon lesson by their mother. Approx. 18" x 21.75" (board), 29" x 33" (frame). Note: Jules Nel-Dumouchel was a student of Alexandre Lequien (French, 1822-1905) and Jean-Leon Gerome (French, 1824-1904), two extremely important andinfluential French artists of the 19th century.
Condition Report Scattered non-distracting paint loss to surface, under blacklight examination: scattered areas of over paint and a hazy green varnish layer observed.