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Georges CroegaertThe Letter By Georges Croegaert1816-1918
1816-1918
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Georges Croegaert
1848-1923 Belgian
The Letter
Signed "Georges Croegaert Paris" (lower right)
Oil on panel
A cardinal pauses while composing a letter in this oil on panel by Belgian artist Georges Croegaert. The painting is a rich and exuberant portrait of the life of a clergyman. Entitled The Letter, the painting displays a wonderful sense of realism as a clergyman writes a correspondence, exhibiting Croegaert’s skill for capturing texture, light, shadow and detail in each and every brushstroke. His works are beloved for their distinctive humor and charm.
Born in Antwerp in 1848, Croegaert studied at the local Academy, where he was greatly influenced by the style of his relation Jan Jakob Croegaert van Bree. He moved to Paris in 1876 and established himself as an important painter of genre scenes, society women, and, most of all, Cardinals. Paintings exposing the worldly wealth enjoyed by the high-ranking members of the Church were highly popular during this era of French history. Discontent with the hypocrisy and lavish lifestyles of the clergy, the public welcomed satirical works such as this one.
The artist exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon between 1882 and 1914 and at other locales throughout Paris, Brussels and Vienna. He experienced worldwide popularity during his lifetime, particularly amongst wealthy English and American collectors.
Panel: 13 1/2" high x 10 1/2" wide
Frame: 19 7/8" high x 17" wide x 2 3/8" deep
- Creator:Georges Croegaert (1848 - 1923, Belgian)
- Creation Year:1816-1918
- Dimensions:Height: 19.88 in (50.5 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)
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- Gallery Location:New Orleans, LA
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