19th-Century French School Intaglio Engraving Charles d'Hozier (1640-1732) was a

Charles d'Hozier (1640-1732) was a prominent French genealogist and heraldist who served as the King's genealogist and general judge of arms and blazons of France

and spatial composition

Date: April 1

Signed: Lower right

19th-Century French School Intaglio Engraving Charles d'Hozier (1640-1732) was aAbout the Painting This captivating oil painting from the French School, second half of the 19th century (circa 1850 1900), depicts an idyllic riverside village scene with remarkable attention to architectural detail and atmospheric perspective. The work exemplifies the refined landscape painting tradition that flourished in France during the Second Empire and early Third Republic periods. The composition presents a charming French riverside village