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Leon RichetFrench Girl with Flowered Hat with Impressive Sfumato Technic by Leon Richetlate 1800s
late 1800s
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Introducing a stunning portrait by renowned French artist Léon Richet (1847-1907), depicting a young girl adorned with a beautiful floral wreath and a hat perched atop her head. This small yet captivating painting showcases Richet's mastery of the sfumato technique, which was famously invented by Leonardo da Vinci. The shading and blending of colors in the girl's face are truly remarkable, making her expression all the more captivating.
The girl's gaze is hauntingly mesmerizing, drawing you into the painting and capturing your attention. Her innocent and youthful appearance is enhanced by the delicate flowers adorning her head, which add a touch of femininity and beauty to the piece.
Léon Richet was a talented French painter, known for his landscapes, portraits, and still-life paintings. He was a contemporary of the Impressionists and often exhibited alongside them, though his style was more traditional and classical. Richet's works were highly sought after in his time, and his legacy continues to inspire artists and art lovers today.
This particular portrait of the young girl with the flower crown is just one example of Richet's exceptional talent. The same girl can be found in several of his paintings, indicating the artist's fondness and his desire to capture her in various ways.
If you're looking to add a touch of classic elegance to your art collection, this portrait by Léon Richet is a must-have.
oil on panel
panel 21.5 x 16 cm
with frame 32.5 x 26.5 cm
signed upper left corner: Leon Richet (see IR image)
Provenance:
A Swedish private collection
- Creator:Leon Richet (1847 - 1907, French)
- Creation Year:late 1800s
- Dimensions:Height: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)Width: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:Very good condition, bright and clear colors. The panel is flat and stable.
- Gallery Location:Stockholm, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1445212177872
Leon Richet
Richet spent much of his adult life in Paris. It was there that he met and became a student of Jules Lefebvre. He also became a disciple of Diaz la Pena. Both of these teachers were well-known proponents of the Barbizon School. The Barbizon school of painters was part of a movement towards Realism in art, which arose in the context of the dominant Romantic Movement of the time. The Barbizon school was active from roughly 1830 until 1870, was inspired originally by the work on John Constable, and included, most notably, Theodore Rousseau and Jean-Francois Millet. It takes its name from the village of Barbizon, France, near the Forest of Fontainebleau, where many of the artists gathered. Some of the most prominent features of this school are its tonal qualities, color, loose brushwork, and softness of form. These Realist artists would shape Richet’s style and in turn his successful career as a landscape painter. The artist sometimes collaborated with Lefebvre; there are several paintings that bare both of their signatures. Lefebvre’s teaching is evident in paintings such as this L’étang Les Hautes herbes, in the delicate way in which Richet accurately depicted the effects of light and reflection on the water. His compositions, such as this one, are known for their lightness and openness. These qualities set Richet apart from his mentors and counterparts, such as Diaz and Corot; whose work often comprises enclosed and shadowy views of nature. This meant Richet enjoyed a successful and prolific career, and his work was widely exhibited during his own lifetime. At the Salons of Paris, he obtained an honorable mention in 1885, medals in 1896 and 1900; and from then on was considered to be a leader in the Barbizon School, and later proposed for the cross of the Legion of Honor. Like many painters of the Barbizon School, Richet had a fondness for the Forest of Fontainebleau, and it provided the subjects for the majority of his paintings. A Road to the Forest of Fontainebleau was perhaps his most famous painting and drew public attention to his name at the time it was painted. Richet also loved the areas of Moret Sur Loing, Loiret, Normandy, and Burgundy as sources for his painterly inspiration, as well as views along the River Seine. He was a member of the Society of French Artists and exhibited with them from 1880 until his death in 1907.
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