Henri LEBASQUE (1867-1937). The model resting in front of the table, under the pergola. Oil on canvas, signed lower right, annotated on the reverse "Madame Henri Lebasque". (Chipped and missing). Height 73 cm; Width: 100 cm. A pupil of Léon Bonnat and Ferdinand Humbert, Henri Lebasque, inspired by Divisionism and the Impressionists, developed a luminous style of painting imbued with joie de vivre. A young model dozing on a chaise longue after a bath in front of a lush garden, a still life with fruit and a fan on a garden table - this painting sums up Henri Lebasque's favourite subjects during his family holidays in Morgat and Préfailles, as well as in Saint-Tropez, Sainte-Maxime and Le Cannet. His wife and children Hélène (Nono), Marthe and Pierre were his favourite models. Expert: Cabinet MARÉCHAUX