The Lion Hunt - Charles Dufresne (1876-1938)

Oil on canvas by Charles Dufresne (1876-1938), representing a lion hunt. This painting, which is a tribute to Delacroix, represents 2 horsemen, one of whom is attacked by a lion, in an exotic landscape. The hunters wear North African costume. The color palette is warm. The treatment is modern, with a singular style, even if it is similar to cubism and fauvism. The canvas is signed lower left. It is in good condition. Charles Georges Dufresne (1876-1938) was very inspired by the Nabis at the start of his career as an artist. He joined the Abd el Tif villa in Algiers in 1910, and stayed there for 2 years. His stay in Algeria constitutes a revelation on the treatment of light and the use of warm tones. From 1917, his style developed under the influence of Cézanne and La Fresnaye. He creates numerous compositions evoking his two years spent in Algeria. Dimensions of the canvas: 40 cm x 32.5 cm Dimensions with frame: 63 cm x 55 cm