Early 1900's Antique French Mixed Media Drawing on Paper of Dock, by French Artist Edouard Pannetier

Edouard-Emmanuel-Charles Pannetier, Provençal painter and Orientalist, was born on November 6, 1884 in Clermont-Ferrand (Auvergne). Fatherless, former English teacher, he began his artistic studies at the School of Fine Arts in his hometown and then at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. Trained as a drawing teacher, he worked for a few years in Algeria at the Lamoricière high school in Oran between 1910 and 1920. Back in France, he worked as a drawing teacher at the Aix-en-Provence high school around 1930. He painted numerous landscapes and genre scenes from Algeria and Provence. For the rest, he illustrated several literary works, highlighting the novel “Atala” by Chateaubriand in its 1946 edition. He died in Rueil-Malmaison, near Paris, on October 14, 1965, at the age of 80 year.

An Orientalist painter refers to  art history, the term Orientalism refers to the works of mostly 19th-century Western artists who specialized in Oriental subjects, produced from their travels in Western Asia, during the 19th century.

Provencal art refers to the rich artistic traditions emerging from the Provence region of France. Nestled in the heart of this region, Aix-en-Provence exudes a unique blend of historical charm and vibrant artistic culture. The city is renowned for its stunning architecture, picturesque landscapes, and deep-rooted connection to the arts, making it a focal point for those seeking to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Provence. 

A charming antique French drawing from the early 1900s, this piece by Pannetier features a mixed media rendering of a dock and boats, hailing from Provence.  Though showing signs of age and slight imperfections, the detail and delicacy of this piece more than make up for it's age and history.

All artwork comes professionally framed in a classic gallery style moulding, with a 4" archival, acid-free mat and Acrylite Conservation Glazing, UV filtering technology protects works of art from the harmful effects of indoor and outdoor UV light rays. . The frame moulding is available in 4 finishes upon checkout, with additional mat and frame options available upon request.