CANDIDO ARAGONESE DE FARIA (1849-1911) SPORTS D'HIVER A CHAMONIX / CACHAT'S - MAJESTIC. Circa 1910. 46x62 1/2 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 Faria; this image and a sister piece showing a nearly identical view in the summer time. 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.
