ARSÈNE LAFARGUE (1852–1931) Set of two watercolors: - Forest of Blois Watercolor and ink Signed, located, and dated lower left: Forêt de Blois/October 24, 1880/A. Lafargue. Height: 46 cm - Width: 31 cm (visible area) - Blois, 1882 Watercolor Signed, titled, dated, and inscribed lower right: Blois 1982/To my friend and cousin G. Walbin/A. Lafargue. Small stains, without glass H 22 cm - W 48 cm (as seen) Trained as an architect, Pierre Marie Arsène Lafargue (1852–1931) settled in Blois, where he pursued a distinguished career in the Loire Valley, participating in the restoration of numerous monuments and castles, including the Hôtel d’Alluye, the châteaux of Chenonceau, Valençais, and Josselin. Alongside his work as an architect, he regularly exhibited drawings and watercolors at the Salon des Artistes Français, reflecting his deep attachment to the architectural heritage and landscapes of the Blois region. This interest in enhancing the region’s beauty is also evident in his pamphlet *Ce qu’on aurait pu faire à Blois depuis cinquante ans* (1915), in which he reflects on the city’s planning and beautification. However, beyond this attention to detail—a trait inherited from his profession—he also painted landscapes, paying particular attention to light and the natural atmosphere. The lot may be picked up at the studio at 8 rue Rossini, Paris 9th arrondissement, starting July 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.