1923 Pierre Noury “Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe” Watercolor & Gouache, Framed

Overview A charming early 20th‑century picnic scene by French artist Pierre Noury (1894–1981), signed and dated 1923. Executed in watercolor and gouache with a confident, graphic hand, the composition shows a lively gathering under a sweeping tree—an affectionate, modern nod to Manet’s famous 1863 subject Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe. Presented in a simple later frame that suits the work’s bold, illustrative style. Highlights • Signed “Pierre Noury 1923” at lower left • Watercolor and gouache on paper with crisp black line and fresh color • Playful Art‑Deco era take on Manet’s picnic motif • Ready to hang; great scale for gallery walls or above a console Why you will love it It combines the joie‑de‑vivre of a French picnic with the clean outlines and color blocking of inter‑war illustration—a cheerful, conversation‑starting work with real period character. Dating and background Pierre Noury was a French painter, illustrator and lithographer active in the 1910s–30s, known for posters and book work as well as easel pieces. This sheet is signed and dated 1923. The subject explicitly references Édouard Manet’s 1863 Le Déjeuner sur l’Herbe—a touchstone revisited by later artists (Monet, Picasso), here translated into a lighthearted Art‑Deco idiom. Attribution to Noury and the Manet connection typically adds a meaningful premium versus anonymous inter‑war gouaches. Condition Very good to excellent for age. Colors remain strong; paper with the usual faint toning and speckling commensurate with age. Frame is later and shows only minor surface wear. Please see photos. Dimensions Framed size: 13 1/8 x 13 1/4 inches (33.3 x 33.7 cm). Image size within mat slightly smaller. Care Display out of direct sunlight. Dust frame gently; if glazing is added, use a soft microfiber cloth. For long‑term preservation, consider UV‑filtering glazing. Styling Hang with other modernist works, French posters, or Art‑Deco ceramics. The palette plays well with natural wood, rattan, and black frames.