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Jules HerveChildren Playingc. 1960s
c. 1960s
Price:$3,315
$3,900List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Jules Herve (1887 - 1981, French)
- Creation Year:c. 1960s
- Dimensions:Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Houston, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU55935140082
Jules Herve
Jules Hervé was born in Paris in 1837, a period marked by significant changes in French society and culture. His early life remains somewhat obscure, but it is known that he began his artistic education at a young age. Hervé entered the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, one of the leading institutions for fine arts training in France. As the Impressionist movement began to gain momentum in the 1860s and 1870s, Hervé became more attuned to the interplay of light and color, shifting his focus toward capturing fleeting moments and atmospheric effects. He also experimented with freer brushwork and a lighter, airier palette. A key characteristic of Hervé’s mature style is his masterful use of light. His paintings often feature soft, diffused light that evokes a sense of calm and serenity. Whether depicting the hustle and bustle of urban life or the tranquility of rural scenes, his ability to capture the nuances of light set him apart from many of his contemporaries.
Herve focussed on the bustling streets of the city, using light and color to suggest movement and the transient nature of modern life. Jules Hervé was deeply connected to the artistic circles of Paris, exhibiting at the Salon and engaging with other artists of the time. His participation in the broader conversation about art and his development of a personal style helped to shape the direction of 19th-century painting, particularly in terms of how light could be used to express deeper emotional and psychological states.
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