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E. Gelhay
Woman fishing, Édouard Gelhay, Oil paint/canvas, Impressionist

1856

About the Item

France, 1856-1939 Édouard Gelhay was born on June 13, 1856 in Braine (Aisne). His father was a shoemaker. He was trained by Alexandre Cabanel, William Bouguereau, Adolphe Goupil and Tony Robert-Fleury. Gelhay painted portraits and landscapes. Both in oil and pastel, in the typical impressionist style. From 1879 he exhibited at the Salon of French Artists. He won a 3rd Class medal in 1886 and two bronze medals at the 1889 and 1900 World Exhibitions. After founding an association of Friends of the Arts in 1909, he was appointed Knight of the Legion of Honor. This was after organizing two French exhibitions of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts in Havana (in 1907 and 1908). Gelhay tried to do the same in Mexico City and contributed to the spread of French art in the Spanish American world. He died in Paris on February 10, 1939. Some museums: Arras, Museum of Fine Arts: In the house of the investigating judge, circa 1890 (work disappeared in the fire of the Arras museum on 5 and 6 July 1915). Lille, Palais des Beaux-Arts: A bibliophile. Morlaix, Musée des Jacobins: A baptism in Valletot-sur-mer, before 1887, former collection of Baron Alphonse de Rotschild Nemours, Château Museum. Musée d'art et d'histoire de Saint-Brieuc.
  • Creator:
    E. Gelhay (1856 - 1939, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1856
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.3 in (38.87 cm)Width: 21.7 in (55.12 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    Woman fishingPrice: $8,416
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  • Gallery Location:
    OOSTERBEEK, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2655213195872
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