We ventured to Puy l' Évêque to check out yet another vide-grenier (oh... I know not another one, but this actually is a part of living in France, spending a day out, visiting with friends,etc.) and we later had lunch amidst the vineyards.
First stop, a coffee at La Terrasse overlooking the river and medieval town. Here, we met some old friends and acquaintances with a chance to catch up.
La Terrasse Rivière, 2 rue du Pont, Puy l' Évêque, France 46700
Télé: 0565536243
Creative coffee art and delicious too!
If you remember our story (Ferreting at the Fleamarket) at L 'Hospitalet..where I saw a piece of art of a young boy, but did not make a purchase...the same vendor was at today's sale....and we played "Let's Make a Deal".
My offer was accepted and I left with a beautiful portrait painted in enamel on copper of "Le Petit Prince" by the master artist Camiel Fauré of Limoges.
"Le Petit Prince"is the nickname I have given this young boy.
On the back of the framed piece, there is a label which was the starting point for my research to find out "who is this young boy?"
In handwriting, it is inscribed "Roi de Rome d'après Lawrence".
After some internet sleuthing, I discovered that the image was derived from a portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte's son originally painted in 1819 by the British artist, Sir Thomas Lawrence.
The only son of Napoleon and Marie-Louise was born in 1811 named Prince Imperial by constitution, and his full name was "Napoléon Francois Charles Joseph".
He was also given the title "Roi de Rome" and later many other titles, French Emperor, Prince de Parme, and Duc de Reichstadt.
Here is the original portrait painted by Sir Lawrence.
Here is my Young Prince (age 8).... Napoléon II
Tomatoes were also in order....absolutely tasty.
Le Caillau, 46700 Vire-sur-Lot, France
Tel. 0565237804
www.lecaillau.com
Grilled asparagus crostini with Parma ham, capers, parmesan cheese and a mayonnaise vinaigrette.
