Louis-Gabriel Moreau, called Moreau l'aîné

Comtesse Mona Bismarck, Paris,
from whose Estate sold, Monaco, Sotheby's, 29 November 1986, lot 71,
where purchased by the present owner

New York, Wildenstein, The Winds of Revolution, 1989-1990, no. 92, also cited (with incorrect catalogue number) p. 101, under no. 103, reproduced p. 94

Laid down. Overall in good condition. Some light staining in the sky above the trees. Some tiny losses to medium at lower right margin and along left edge of the sheet. Otherwise colors are really fresh and vibrant. Sold in a gilded frame.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Although the strong blue tonality is a little unusual for Moreau, and in some ways reminiscent of artists of the following generation such as Antoine-Pierre Mongin, the details are typical of Moreau, as is the slight inconsistency of scale between the figures and the background.  Moreau was highly skilled in rendering landscape and architecture, and above all in his delightful lighting, as seen here.