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1840-1920
French painter. Although he studied engraving at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Lyon, he very early devoted himself exclusively to painting. In 1864 he settled in Paris, where his lyrical, zestful canvases, for example a Jester at the Court of Henry III , quickly met with success. They chiefly show characters in medieval or Renaissance costume in attitudes of studied ease. Critics noted his strong colours and firm brushwork, regretting only that his shadows seemed too sooty.
L'Essayage de la parure (mk32)
huile sur toile signee et datee Alger 1872
120 x 150 cm Coll Part Tandis que la favorite infatuee d'elle-meme essaie toujours plus de bijoux une servante noire apporte des etoffes et une ceinture brodees d'or apparemment un peu incertaine de l'humeur de cette femme gatee
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