Early 20th-Century French School, Rosary Maker In Lourdes medium The second phase was completed

The second phase was completed in 1955

The painting is signed/dated in the lower left and housed within a reeded giltwood frame with a decorative foliate border

Housed within a fine swept frame with scroll/foliate decoration and pierced centres and corners

The portrait is housed within what appears to be its original frame

Early 20th-Century French School, Rosary Maker In Lourdes medium The second phase was completedAn early 20th century oil on canvas depicting a rosary maker working on a street in Loudres, France. Its been painted quickly with broad brushstrokes and feels impressionistic in its style. Perhaps the artist sat with this gentleman for a while as he painted the scene. Loudres is an area steeped in religious significance and rosary makers are a common sight throughout this winding ancient town. Every year thousands of pilgrims travel here to visit the