Geirges Chabance Michelet: Large Portrait In Pastel 1911

Georges Chabance Michelet (XIX-XXth), pastel on canvas 100 X 75 cm, mounted in a beautiful regency style frame 120 X 93 cm a little damaged, signed and dated 1911. We know very little about the artist , except that he was born in 1873, that he had a beginning of career as a portrait painter in the east of France, notably in Nancy, then, in the 1920s, seduced by the light of the East he established himself in Syria as an orientalist painter, leaving landscapes both from Syria and from nearby Lebanon, as well as portraits of Orientals. He also gave painting classes open to all who were very successful. Madame Chabance, born Madeleine Bray, lyric artist gave numerous recitals and participated in several operas such as, for example, Wagner's Masters Singers of Nuremberg under the artistic direction of the one who was to become her husband. His portrait, here treated in pastel in a very free touch, twirling in the background and softer in the flesh (the grace of the hands!), Is represented against the light with a light filtered by his huge hat in the fashion of the time. , decorated with a bird's wing, while its elegant and supple summer outfit is similar in its apparent simplicity to Paul Poiret's outfits. Do not hesitate to ask us for photos or additional information by email or phone. Other photos and many other objects in our stores in Pau and Biarritz and on our website: galerielhoste.com.