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Paul CIROU (Sainte-Mère-L'Église 1869 - 1951) Jews of Constantine after Pesach Pair of oils on panel 60 x 35 cm each Signed lower right Paul Cirou Annotated on the back of one panel: Au Rabb, Tlemcen In his work Juifs de Tlemcen, Cirou employs a realistic technique with particular attention to local color and cultural detail. He strives to capture the life and customs of the local people with authenticity. He produced major works such as Cortège nuptial and La Fiancée kabyle, in which he showcased scenes of daily life in Kabylia. Exhibition: Algiers, Salon d'Hiver, 1927, Jour de Rabb Originally from Dijon, Paul Cirou made his debut at the Salon des Artistes français in 1898, where he distinguished himself with his landscapes and portraits. He discovered Algeria in 1907 and settled there from 1912 to 1936. His work is preserved in various museums, such as the Porteuses d'eau kabyles at the Musée-Landowski in Boulogne-Billancourt.