Le Cortège 20th century The large antique sculpted frame

The large antique sculpted frame adds a sense of imposing elegance to the artwork

Pablo Picasso

The play of chiaroscuro is marked by a very dark mineral blue background

The canvas has rough edges and has pulled off the frame in a few places

Le Cortège 20th century The large antique sculpted frame20th century oil painting on canvas mounted on hardboard signed L. Locoge (20th century) in the lower left corner. A landscape painting that is almost entirely river, with its soft banks and a line of barges tied to shore. Poplar trees in the background are the only break in the landscape before the sky, which is reflected perfectly in the water, creating a nearly mirrored effect. The light suggests either early morning or the gentle fade of late