Alexander Benois
(1870 - 1960)
'Kopsel. The Crimea, the artist's wife and son, Nicola on a path' (1915)
Dated l.r. recto '29.6.1915' and with indistinct inscription.
In verso signed and with inscription 'Alexandre Benois. Promenade par une soiree.....plutot....autour de notre maison (datcha a General Kolubiakin a Kopsel en Soudak a Crimee 1915.) Ma chere femme et notre fils Nicola, 1915.'
Watercolour on paper, 20 x 27 cm
Provenance
The Artist, Paris
Nikolai Benois, Milan
Thence by descent to Pompeo Bernadina De Cecco, second wife of the artist.

