Up for sale is an outstanding antique portrait by the talented French painter Louis Fortuney. Executed in pastel on paper this work shows a young woman holding a rooster against a lovely green tree with light coming through its branches. This work was painted when the artist was only 25 years old and carries the wonderful provenance as being exhibited at the famous Exposition Universelle 1900 held in Paris, France. Stamped verso, the work won a bronze medal and bears the marking legible and clear. Executed on paper measuring 20 x 15 inches the lovely contemporary Larson Juhl frame measures 24.75 x 19.75 making this work ready to be hung and enjoyed! Wonderfully executed this portrait is absolutely striking from the soft sweet facial expression of the girl to the deep black rooster in her hands and light hitting her as it passes through the trees overhead. While unsigned the work does have a period brass label low center. In fine condition the pastel is just about perfect while its contemporary frame shows some scuffs and scratches. The images provided accurately represent the quality, condition and aesthetic beauty of this gem of a portrait by French artist Louis Fortuney but if you have any questions please feel free to ask prior to purchasing!