Painting By Théodore Levigne (1848-1912) “la Danse Galante Au Parc”

Superb painting painted by Théodore LEVIGNE, signed and dated lower right 1901 on its original canvas with its original living room frame also in wood and gilded stucco in Louis XV style. It represents a beautiful lively dance scene in a park in the 18th century as was the artist's specialty. Very beautiful balance of the composition. All the mastery of the artist is represented in this work with shimmering colors and a powerful touch. A quality work entirely representative of the creation of this great artist who began his career very early (6 years old), originally from Lyon since 1856, he joined the École supérieure des beaux arts de Lyon from 1860 to 1862. Entered the studio of painter Jean Pierre LAYS, floral painter, at the age of 15 he received the 1st prize for painting with "a portrait". Caruelle d'Aligny declared at this time: the history of art does not offer a precedent for such a distinguished work relatively to the age of the young artist who is barely 15 years old. millet exhibited at the Grand Palais in Paris in 1865. Museums: St Nazaire, Lyon, Chambéry, Nice, Orange, Nuits St Georges, Tournus, Rumilly, Villefranche sur Saône etc.