CANDIDO ARAGONESE DE FARIA (1849-1911) SPORTS D'HIVER A CHAMONIX / CACHAT'S - MAJESTIC. Circa 1910. 46x62 inches, 117x159 cm. Atelier Faria, Paris. Condition B+: minor restoration and overpainting in image; discoloration and minor abrasions in image. Framed. This majestic hotel was the subject of two posters by de Faria - this image and a sister piece showing a nearly identical view in the summertime. With snow all around and people dressed for the cold weather, this winter version highlights the "winter sports in Chamonix" available to guests of the hotel. Alpi 25, Art of Skiing p. 16-17, Hillion p. 198.
