Paul Madeline 1863-1920 Nude Woman, Large Pastel, Circa 1900

Paul MADELINE
1863-1920
Naked woman, study
Drawing, pastel on paper
Stamp of the signature "P. Madeline" lower right
On the back: stamp of the Paul Madeline's sale, 05/11/1978, 3rd sale, Versailles, Mtre Blache, n° 142
Sheet: 49 x 65 cm (19.3 x 25.6 inches)
Modern frame in gilded wood: 54.5 x 77 cm (21.4 x 30.3 inches)
Very good condition
Circa 1900

In 1894, he discovered Creuse, following a meeting with Maurice Rollinat and Léon Detroy. He exhibited at the Salon of French Artists in 1894, 1897 and 1899. The success he achieved allowed him to live from his art from 1902. He devoted himself entirely to painting and came to Creuse several months a year, usually to autumn. A major figure among the painters of Creuse, Paul Madeline is, like Alluaud, one of Armand Guillaumin's emulators, drawing inspiration from his palette and his technique. In 1908, he founded "La Société Moderne", which included painters such as Lebasque, Raffaëlli, Aman and Maurice Chabas. The Devambez gallery and Durand-Ruel are invited to their annual exhibitions. Madeline traveled extensively in the 1910s and, towards the end of his career, he introduced certain figures into his landscapes, wearing regional costumes, particularly from Brittany. The Salon des Indépendants devoted a retrospective to him in 1926.