Jules-René Hervé (French, 1887-1981), Ballerines dans le Salon

Oil on canvas, signed at lower left, presented in a carved giltwood frame.

Stretcher size 9 x 11 in.; Frame dimensions 13 x 15 in.

From the Estate of the late Sally Eckerd Sullivan, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Jules René Hervé was a French painter celebrated for his impressionistic depictions of Parisian street scenes, interiors, and rural landscapes. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he developed a refined style marked by soft light, gentle brushwork, and a subtle, harmonious palette. Hervé’s paintings often portray everyday moments—flower vendors, quiet city corners, or children at play—with a sense of intimacy and nostalgic charm.

Flaking and lifting to paint on chaise lounge and rug.