LOUIS PERREY (French, b. 1856) DEFENDING THE FORTIFICATION signed and dated Louis PERREY 1883, l.r.; oil on canvas; 59 x 70 3/4 inches; Condition: Looked good under black light with the exception of one small area of in-painting in womans black dress and varnish over signature - most likely to protect it. Signature looks good. Minor craquelure. Unframed and not lined.