Alexandre DeFaux (French, 1826-1900) framed oil on canvas, Barbizon School, country scene with a rooster, chickens, and ducks in a farm yard, signed lower right corner, dated verso 1883, France, late 19th century
the inscription "a M: Salon", front lower right, likely refers to the Paris Salon, a prestigious annual art exhibition where his work was regularly featured, he received medal from the Paris Salon in 1874 and 1879 and was awarded the Legion of Honor in 1881
MEASUREMENTS;
17.25" H x 21.12" W image
24.25" H x 28.25" W x 3.25" D frame
