Louis Adolphe Hervier - St-Germain

Beautiful work by Louis Adolphe Hervier in mixed technique pen and ink with watercolor. Hand signed and dated June 14, 1850. The sketch shows two different images of the town of St-Germain and this is handwritten both at the top and bottom by the master. The top shows a street view and the bottom shows a village view which is quite unique.
Louis Adolphe Hervier (1818–1879) was a French painter and etcher of the 19th century. He was known for his landscapes and genre scenes, often with romantic and atmospheric depictions of rural scenes and cityscapes. Hervier worked in a variety of techniques, including watercolor, oil, and graphic art. His style was influenced by artists such as Camille Corot and the Barbizon School.

Louis Adolphe Hervier had a connection with Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a town west of Paris. He depicted this place and the surrounding region frequently in his works. Saint-Germain-en-Laye was a popular place among artists in the 19th century because of its picturesque landscapes and historic architecture.

His etchings and paintings often show rural scenes, old streets and atmospheric village views, which fits well with the charm of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. It is possible that he lived there for a while or often stayed there to gain inspiration.

Although he was not very famous during his lifetime, his works are appreciated today for their fine detail and atmospheric quality. Many of his works are in private collections or museums.

Such sketches by him rarely come onto the market. A work by this artist also hangs in the Louvre.