Eugene Accard, The Charmer, Oil Painting

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This exquisite mid-19th-century oil painting by French artist Eugene Accard (1824-1888) depicts two gentlemen dressed in 18th-century attire courting a seated lady within a fine Rococo interior. Fawning liberally, he leans towards her with a bow, seeking approval, searching for trivial acknowledgements. She listens, avoids eye contact, and holds a fan to her left cheek. Another suitor waits his turn. Accard was a master of ‘costume painting’ whereby he’d look back towards an exceedingly romantic time when aristocratic frivolity was deemed the height of good taste. He imbued each piece with theatre, as if we’re looking through a window towards misty-eyed nostalgia. His patrons adored such playful scenes - not only for their aesthetic but also their deeper symbolism. For instance, here we see the use of a fan to convey a secret message, which could only be read by those who’d studied its connotations. Such was the excitement about fans that Parisian fanmaker, Duvelleroy, published a guide for the uninitiated. A few of its numerous explanations include: Twirling in the left hand - We are watched. Presented shut - Do you love me? Drawing across forehead - You have changed. Twirling in the right hand - I love another. And alas for our unlucky gentleman… Letting it rest on left cheek - No. If she held it to her right cheek, the ending would’ve been quite different. Signed and possibly dated in the lower left. Held within a later frame. Labels & Inscriptions: Label on reverse with the artist’s bio. Further label with title. Gallery label. Provenance: Dealer, Worcestershire / Private collection, England. Artist’s auction maximum: £13,144 Established in 2017, Brave Fine Art is a premier English art dealership based in Cheltenham with clients including national galleries and country estates. Our team includes a conservator, logistics specialist and art historian. Over 1,000 paintings have been transported to the US and Canada safely with hundreds of glowing reviews. We set our prices fairly from the start as we prefer to sell quickly and continually evolve the collection. Around 40 new discoveries are added every month. If you have any questions at all, we’d love to hear from you.

Creator:
Eugene Accard (1824 - 1888, French)
Creation Year:
1855
Dimensions:
Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
Medium:
Oil,Panel
Movement & Style:
French School
Period:
1850-1859
Condition:
Artwork presents well. Fine craquelure but the paint is stable. Frame with some light wear.
Gallery Location:
Cheltenham, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2328213543562

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