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Study of an actor, ca 1880 dramatic oil young man staring into fire 19th Century

ca 1880

About the Item

A dramatic, one of a kind oil study. Certainly not your run of the mill 19th Century portait! Depicted is a young man, whose face is brightly lit from what is likely is an open fire. The colour of his red garb - a cape, maybe - is reflected on his cheeks. His expression is thoughtful, intense: he appears to be in he process of making a decision. The painting may be a character portrait of a young actor in a play, all the more so given the (almost rayonnist) curtain in the background. The painting is unsigned and I believe it to be a work by Laurens - one of the last academic artists, and one who painted with great panache - or someone in his circle.
  • Creation Year:
    ca 1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 23.23 in (59 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Circle Of:
    Jean-Paul Laurens (1838 - 1921, French)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    stable craquelure, scattered inpainting visible under UV, frame with wear and repair.
  • Gallery Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU991314421652
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