French Rooster paul sebilleau The cliffs of Étretat (Normandy)

The cliffs of Étretat (Normandy) inspired the greatest French artists including Monet

The work is in very good condition despite a few discreet marks due to the age of the panel

the piece is infused with a quiet elegance

The palette is vibrant despite the dominance of dark colors

The imposing brown frame sublimates this sunrise and supports the reputation of its author

French Rooster paul sebilleau The cliffs of Étretat (Normandy)A beautiful watercolor on heavy stock artist paper. This portrait of a French rooster shows a proud bird, in a style that you can imagine representing "best in show." The artist used a restrained, almost dawn or dusk like palette, and emphasized the drape and colors of the feathers over details and specifics. That said, one leg is detailed in pencil, and the entire paper is framed in pencil, as though marked out for a study. This lovely work is