NARCISSE BERCHÈRE (1819-1891)

NARCISSE BERCHÈRE (1819-1891)
Doums and Tamaris in front of Denderah, Egypt
Graphite and white chalk on tinted paper
Stamp 'Vente/N. Berchère' [Lugt L.231] lower left
Titled lower right
(Slightly yellowed with trace of passe-partout)
Graphite and white chalk on toned paper, stamped with the 'Vente/N. Berchère' mark lower left, titled lower right
13,5 x 21,5 cm - 5 1/4 x 8 1/2 in.

Provenance
- Sale, 'Vente après décès des tableaux, études, dessins et aquarelles par feu N. Berchère [...]', Me Lechat, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, November 12, 13 and 14, 1891
- Sale, 'Arts d'Orient', Tajan, Paris, Espace Tajan, June 4, 2007, lot 202
- Private collection, France (acquired at previous sale, then by descent)