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Academy - 81 X 65 - Charles Auguste Herbe 1801-1884
Académie d'homme - 81 x 65 - Charles Auguste HERBE 1801-1884
Dazzling evocation of a body in motion mixed with a chiaroscuro -
All of contrary tension, peak - Perfect mastery of velvety skin tones -
Painter and art historian , Herbe produced at these beginnings many historical scenes to ultimately turn to the portrait -
Dazzling evocation of a body in motion mixed with a chiaroscuro -
All of contrary tension, peak - Perfect mastery of velvety skin tones -
Painter and art historian , Herbe produced at these beginnings many historical scenes to ultimately turn to the portrait -
- Pupil of Baron Gros, he studied and deepened the technique of lithography to then produce writings -
- Highly appreciated by artistic circles, he became president of fine arts commission and pursue a literary career -
- Trip to Italy for the famous Grand Tour -
- GOLD MEDAL for the Aldermen of Reims -
- Good condition, some repainting in the background - Signed lower left - Unframed - Two labels back cover - Unframed -
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