Francesco Giuseppe CASANOVA (London 1727 - Mödling 1803). Fishermen hauling in their nets on a rocky coast. Canvas (old restorations). Height 155 cm - Width 190 cm Note: Traditionally attributed to Jacques-Philippe de Loutherbourg, our painting must be returned to its exact contemporary contemporary Francesco Casanova. Although he didn't write his "memoirs" like his brother Giacomo, his life was no less adventurous. adventurous, as his career took him across Europe. He spent most of his life in France, between 1758 and 1783, where he enjoyed great success. Best known for his battle scenes, he also painted a number of lively landscapes that have been compared to those of Fragonard. He also produced numerous tapestry cartoons for the Manufacture de Beauvais, then under the direction of Jean Baptiste Le Prince. Appraisal by Stéphane PINTA - Cabinet Eric TURQUIN - +33 1 47 03 48 78 - stephane.pinta@turquin.fr