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Félix Vallotton
Emile Yung Portrait, Felix Vallotton, Work on paper, 1890's, Impressionism

1893

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Emile Yung Portrait, Felix Vallotton, Work on paper, 1890's, Impressionism Portrait d'Emile Yung, Circa 1893 Ink and charcoal on paper 26 x 18 cm / 56 x 48.5 cm (with frame) Monogrammed lower right: F.V The Vallotton Foundation has confirmed the authenticity of this art piece by email, dated 9 January 2017. Provenance : Collection of Raphaël Lugeon(gift from the artist in 1893) Private collection(by descent) Private collection, Switzerland Emile Yung (June 6th, 1854 ? February 2nd, 1918) was a Swiss biologist. He made several research trips at the Roscoff marine biology station (north of Brittany, France). He led different experiments on animals development. He is known for his studies on the influence of the environment on the development of tadpoles. His portrait painted by Ferdinand Hodler in 1890 is located in the Musée Jenish, in Vevey (Switzerland).
  • Creator:
    Félix Vallotton (1865 - 1925, French, Swiss)
  • Creation Year:
    1893
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Geneva, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU150228249832

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