Expert: Calum Maclean - 5/27/2005

Question
Calum,

I recently bought a Eugene Pechaubes painting ( I don't believe it is an original) and I have a few questions.  First question is what are some other paintings by this artist other than "At the Water, Longchamps" as this is the only painting by him I can get any information on.  Secondly, how do I find out if it is an original as I cannot find out any information about this painting called "General Duroc"?  Any information would greatly be appreciated as I am having great difficulty with this situation.

Sincerely,   Christina Alford

Answer
Well, Eugene Pechaubes painted many images of horses and military subjects, such as "Hussard" and "II' Empire Garde Imperiale Officer de Dragons". I have enclosed a list of some of his better known works so that you may research them to your hearts content.

-"Hussard", Oil on canvas
-"Hussard with Horn", Oil on canvas
-"II' Empire Garde Imperiale Officer de Dragons", black print hand watercolored
-"II' Empire Garde Imperiale Trompette 'des Guides", black print hand watercolored
-"II' Empire Garde Imperiale Trompette 'des Cent Garde", black print hand watercolored
-"1st Empire Officicier de Cuirassiers", black print hand watercolored
-"Horse Race", Pencile and watercolor
-"Horses Portrait", black print hand watercolored

I have never heard of a painting called "General Duroc" and I would advise you to take it to you an art dealer, preferably one specialising in paintings of that era. However I doubt that the painting is by Pechaubes as General Geraud Duroc(the only french General Duroc that i know of) died in 1813, long before Pechaubes was born.

Hope this is of use, Calum.