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Alexandre Le Bihan 1839 - 1924. Niagara Falls. Framed Large Landscape Circa 1870s Oil Painting. Very Detailed Panorama. New York State & Ontario. French Artist.
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Alexandre Le Bihan 1839 - 1924. Niagara Falls. Framed Large Landscape Circa 1870s Oil Painting. Very Detailed Panorama. New York State & Ontario. French Artist.

19th century
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Description

Alexandre Le Bihan.

French ( b.1839 - d.1924 ).

Niagara Falls.

Oil On Canvas.

Signed Lower Left.

Image size 23.2 inches x 49.2 inches ( 59cm x 125cm ).

Frame size 28.9 inches x 55.1 inches ( 73.5cm x 140cm ).

Available for sale from Big Sky Fine Art in the English county of Dorset, this original oil painting is by the French artist Alexandre Le Bihan and dates from the 1870s.

The painted surface has benefitted from cleaning, restoration and conservation which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval.

This antique painting is in very good condition, commensurate with its age. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display.

The painting is presented and supplied in its’ original frame (which is shown in these photographs).

The painting is signed lower left.

Provenance: Formerly with Wood, Gundy & Co. and William Rivett (Gainsborough Gallery Ltd), 9 Blomfield Street, Liverpool Street, London EC 2.

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Alexandre Le Bihan was a proficient and respected French artist of the nineteenth century. He was born in Langonnet, Brittany, north- west France on 27 October 1839 and became a pupil of Gleyre and Cabanel.

Le Bihan became a versatile artist, known equally for his portraits, and genre scenes. He produced some particularly impressive large landscapes, many of them inspired by Brittany.

He had a workshop in Quimper, Brittany then later in Paris.

From 1869 to 1900 he was a regular exhibitor at the Salon des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

For a full biography of this artist please see his listing on www.bigskyfineart.com .

A full range of stock is available to browse or purchase at www.bigskyfineart.com .

Contact us by phone on +44 (0) 1305 581426 or email art@bigskyfineart.com .

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Big Sky Fine Art has dated this Niagara Falls Oil Painting to the 1870s.

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SA1111139
Description
Alexandre Le Bihan.

French ( b.1839 - d.1924 ).

Niagara Falls.

Oil On Canvas.

Signed Lower Left.

Image size 23.2 inches x 49.2 inches ( 59cm x 125cm ).

Frame size 28.9 inches x 55.1 inches ( 73.5cm x 140cm ).

Available for sale from Big Sky Fine Art in the English county of Dorset, this original oil painting is by the French artist Alexandre Le Bihan and dates from the 1870s.
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fig 1. A panoramic nineteenth-century oil painting depicting Niagara Falls framed in a rectangular gilded frame.
fig 1. Alexandre Le Bihan 1839 - 1924. Niagara Falls. Framed Large Landscape Circa 1870s Oil Painting. Very Detailed Panorama. New York State & Ontario. French Artist.

The painted surface has benefitted from cleaning, restoration and conservation which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval.

This antique painting is in very good condition, commensurate with its age. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display.

fig 2. A panoramic nineteenth-century oil painting depicting Niagara Falls framed in a rectangular gilded frame.
fig 2. Alexandre Le Bihan 1839 - 1924. Niagara Falls. Framed Large Landscape Circa 1870s Oil Painting. Very Detailed Panorama. New York State & Ontario. French Artist.

The painting is presented and supplied in its’ original frame (which is shown in these photographs).

The painting is signed lower left.

Provenance: Formerly with Wood, Gundy & Co. and William Rivett (Gainsborough Gallery Ltd), 9 Blomfield Street, Liverpool Street, London EC 2.

fig 3. A panoramic nineteenth-century oil painting depicting Niagara Falls framed in a rectangular gilded frame.
fig 3. Alexandre Le Bihan 1839 - 1924. Niagara Falls. Framed Large Landscape Circa 1870s Oil Painting. Very Detailed Panorama. New York State & Ontario. French Artist.

Good News for our US Customers!

From 24 July 2026 the original works of art we sell are classified under the US Harmonised Tariff Schedule (HTS) Chapter 97 as exempt from the additional Section 301 import tariffs introduced in February 2026. This means that this original work of art can be imported into the United States without these additional tariffs. This allows American customers to buy from us with confidence, knowing that they are not going to be penalised by this global tariff.

fig 4. A panoramic nineteenth-century oil painting depicting Niagara Falls framed in a rectangular gilded frame.
fig 4. Alexandre Le Bihan 1839 - 1924. Niagara Falls. Framed Large Landscape Circa 1870s Oil Painting. Very Detailed Panorama. New York State & Ontario. French Artist.

Please note that normal U.S. Customs procedures and any applicable US State sales or use taxes remain unchanged.

We provide a professional shipping and delivery service which is free to customers in the UK, Europe, USA and Canada. We can also provide other worldwide delivery on any purchase. Please contact us for further information.

fig 5. A panoramic nineteenth-century oil painting depicting Niagara Falls framed in a rectangular gilded frame.
fig 5. Alexandre Le Bihan 1839 - 1924. Niagara Falls. Framed Large Landscape Circa 1870s Oil Painting. Very Detailed Panorama. New York State & Ontario. French Artist.

Alexandre Le Bihan was a proficient and respected French artist of the nineteenth century. He was born in Langonnet, Brittany, north- west France on 27 October 1839 and became a pupil of Gleyre and Cabanel.

fig 6. A panoramic nineteenth-century oil painting depicting Niagara Falls framed in a rectangular gilded frame.
fig 6. Alexandre Le Bihan 1839 - 1924. Niagara Falls. Framed Large Landscape Circa 1870s Oil Painting. Very Detailed Panorama. New York State & Ontario. French Artist.

Le Bihan became a versatile artist, known equally for his portraits, and genre scenes. He produced some particularly impressive large landscapes, many of them inspired by Brittany.

He had a workshop in Quimper, Brittany then later in Paris.

fig 7. A panoramic nineteenth-century oil painting depicting Niagara Falls framed in a rectangular gilded frame.
fig 7. Alexandre Le Bihan 1839 - 1924. Niagara Falls. Framed Large Landscape Circa 1870s Oil Painting. Very Detailed Panorama. New York State & Ontario. French Artist.

From 1869 to 1900 he was a regular exhibitor at the Salon des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

For a full biography of this artist please see his listing on www.bigskyfineart.com .

A full range of stock is available to browse or purchase at www.bigskyfineart.com .

Contact us by phone on +44 (0) 1305 581426 or email art@bigskyfineart.com .

Height
73.5cm (28.94")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Big Sky Fine Art has dated this Niagara Falls Oil Painting to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1111139
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A panoramic nineteenth-century oil painting depicting Niagara Falls framed in a rectangular gilded frame.
Alexandre Le Bihan 1839 - 1924. Niagara Falls. Framed Large Landscape Circa 1870s Oil Painting. Very Detailed Panorama. New York State & Ontario. French Artist.
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Nineteenth-century landscape oil paintings are characterized by detailed naturalism, expansive perspectives, and a focus on capturing dramatic natural light. Artists of this era often documented iconic geographical landmarks and wilderness scenes using traditional oil glazing techniques.

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