Alfred Arthur BRUNEL DE NEUVILLE (1852-1941) - Lot 490

Alfred Arthur BRUNEL DE NEUVILLE (1852-1941) "Pair of still lifes: still life with peaches and wine and still life with peaches and grapes". Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Restoration (yoke). Dimensions : 54 x 65cm. Alfred Arthur Brunel de Neuville (1852-1941) was a French painter, best known for his works depicting still lifes and animal subjects, especially cats. He was born on December 8, 1852 in Paris, the son of artist Léon Brunel and his wife Marie Zénaïe Brunel de Neuville's artistic repertoire included a variety of genres, such as figurative painting , landscapes and still lifes . He gained popularity during the 19th century, a time when depictions of domestic animals, especially cats and dogs, were particularly popular with artists. His ability to capture the texture and color of his subjects contributed to his reputation as a talented painter.