Antique (Pair) 19th Century Paintings Depicting Native Americans Signed Henri Moreau, Belgian. A truly rare oxymoron, this colorful pair of 19th century paintings shows what appear to be native Americans against an alpine background. Belgian painter Henri Moreau never visited North America. Rather, he allowed his vivid imagination to postulate--and that he did. A master of treating the nude, muscularity and posture are very well rendered. Moreau, father of the well known street painter Max Moreau, chose to paint beauty and whimsy. He loved flowers as is obvious here. One title is ledgible in pencil on the reverse, "Valley of the Hawk." A collection of Americana would be remiss without including these early works by the charming Monsieur Moreau (1869-1943).
Approximate Dimensions: 18 3/4"H X 14 3/4"W X 1"D (Overall size as framed, oil on board)
