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Ludovico Marchetti 1853 1909 Columbus discovers America ~ beautiful large watercolour signed, to the back the old action label Drouot), as well as written in pen annotation from another auction house ~ 19 x 13.5 inches; very good condition ~
Borne in Italy, but moved to Paris after studying under Spanish master Mariano Fortuny Y Marsal
He exhibited at the Paris Salon, as well as exhibiting in Munich and Berlin ~ he specialized in history paintings, of which this is a fine example; Christopher Columbus was a fellow Italian, born in Genoa ~
Great subject matter, & fabulous execution ~ good auction records in museums around the world
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