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Academic Art

ACADEMIC STYLE

During the Renaissance, the first European fine art academies were established in Italy and would guide the style and standards of visual culture in the following centuries. Academic art became dominant across the continent in the 17th century, with artists coming together to offer instruction in this style of painting and sculpture

The academic art period represented a significant change from the previous era when painters, sculptors and other artists were part of guilds and seen more as artisans than purveyors of culture. While patronage from the elite and the church remained pivotal, young artists were able to support themselves for the first time through academic exhibitions and an independent marketplace. The leading academies included the French Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture founded in Paris in 1648 (which became the Académie des Beaux-Arts after the French Revolution) and the London Royal Academy of Arts formed in 1768 under the inaugural leadership of painter Joshua Reynolds

Academy students sketched drawings based on prints, sculptures and, finally, live models. Movements including neoclassicism and romanticism were particularly popular in these art schools and institutions where the influence of Raphael and Nicolas Poussin was prominent. Beaux Arts architecture and furniture design drew on these movements, too, and, as they also originated at the Académie des Beaux-Arts, the disciplines share common ground with academic painting and sculpture.

Although academic art was a major shift for artistic status when it began, by the middle of the 19th century it was viewed as stodgy and resistant to new ideas, with the subject matter of artists such as William-Adolphe Bouguereau and Jean-Léon Gérôme generally limited to allegorical or mythological themes. Impressionism, realism and the other movements that engaged with contemporary issues that followed were direct reactions to the academic tradition, although it continued to inform the avant-garde as artists like Gustav Klimt and Pablo Picasso started their practices as academic realists.  

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Style: Academic
Period: 19th Century
Cats in interior
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
LE ROY Jules Gustave (1853 - 1922 ) Cats in Interior Oil on canvas signed low right Old frame gilded with leaves Size canvs : 41 X 33 cm Size frame : 51 x 63 cm LE ROY Jules Gustave (1853 - 1922 ) 19th-20th century - French painter Jules Le Roy or Jules Leroy was born the 22th of December 1853. Dead in 1922 according to the Roubaix Museum Wildlife artist. He mainly painted cats...
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1890s Academic Art

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Oil

Carnival in Venice
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
COUSIN Charles Carnival in Venice Oil on canvas signed low right Old frame regilded with leaves Size canvas : 73 X 116 cm Size frame : 96 X 138 cm French painter 19th-20th century...
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Late 19th Century Academic Art

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Oil

The Education of Achilles by Auguste-Clément Chrétien
By Auguste-Clément Chrétien
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron Signed and dated "A.C. Chrétien 1861" (lower right) Oil on canvas A masterpiece of French N...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Oil

Biedermeier Period Academic Life Study Male Nude Half Kneeling Pose circa 1826
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Eduard Braun. German ( b.1798 - d.1876 ). Academic Life Study of a Male Nude Half Kneeling Pose Pencil and Charcoal on Paper with Heightening on paper. Paper size 22.8 inches x 17.3 ...
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Early 19th Century Academic Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Pencil

Amazons and horsemen on the hunt
Located in PARIS, FR
Victor Pinel de Grandchamps 1822-1869 Amazons and horsemen on the hunt 2 paintings in pair forming a pendant, oil on canvas Signed on one painting: "V. de Grandchamps" Paintings: 47 ...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Oil

Early 19th Century English watercolour of woodland near Croxdale Hall
Located in Harkstead, GB
A very attractive and meticulously executed view of a rocky landscape within the woods dating to 1823. This would suit a library or study with its muted tones and skifull draughtsmanship. William Nicholson (1781-1844) Near Croxdale Hall Signed with initials and inscribed with title and date 1823 Pen, ink and grey wash 11 x 8 inches, image only 17 x 13 inches without frame The portrait-painter and etcher William Nicholson was born in Ovingham-on-Tyne, Northumberland, on Christmas Day 1781. His family transferred to Newcastle when his father was appointed Headmaster of the city's Grammar School. At an early age, though, Nicholson appears to have moved to Hull where he made his artistic debut, painting miniatures of officers garrisoned there. He was almost entirely self-taught, learning his craft through the close study of artworks in private and public galleries. He subsequently returned to Newcastle where he received many commissions to paint portraits of the old families of Northumberland. In 1808, he began to exhibit at the Royal Academy, continuing to do so until 1822. By 1814, Nicholson, whose mother was a Scot, had moved to Edinburgh where he set up as a miniaturist and painter in oils. Soon, however, he began to specialize in watercolour portraits. Early subjects included the actor Daniel Terry and the poet and novelist James Hogg. In 1818 he began to publish a series of Portraits of Eminent Scotsmen, etched from his own portraits and those of other painters. Besides Scott and Hogg, the subjects included the writers Robert Burns, John Wilson ('Christopher North'), and Lord Jeffrey, the painters Sir Henry Raeburn, the divines Alexander Carlyle and Alexander Cameron, the engineer James Watt, the architect John Playfair, and the song-collector and composer George Thomson...
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Early 19th Century Academic Art

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Watercolor, Pen, Ink, Paper

"Montauk Point Lighthouse" Antique 19th Century Academic Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Signed lower left corner Painting Size: 9.13″ x 18.20″ Frame Size: 14.13″ x 20.13″ Francis Augustus Silva (1835-1886) was a prominent American artist renowned for his remarkable ability to paint boats and seascapes...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of my Young Daughter
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful oil on canvas from the end of the 19th century figuring the portrait of a young woman. The painting is signed Y Pol on the bottom left . The artist in his performance perfe...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Canvas, Oil

Study of Christ, hands crossed, three pencils on blue paper
Located in PARIS, FR
Victor François Éloi BIENNOURRY (1823-1893) Study of Christ, hands crossed Three pencils on blue paper Signed "V. Biennourry" and located in "Paris" at the top right 10 x 8,5 inch Fr...
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Mid-19th Century Academic Art

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Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil

British 19th C watercolour of River Witham, Lincoln Cathedral beyond by Goodwin
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Albert Goodwin (British, 1845-1932) Cattle watering on the River Witham, Lincoln Cathedral beyond Watercolour Signed and dated ‘A.Goodwin, 1875’ (lower left) 5. 5/8 x 10. 3/4 in (14....
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19th Century Academic Art

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Watercolor, Paper

Alone in the world, Oil on panel by Duwez Henri-Joseph (1810-1884)
Located in Gent, VOV
Alone in the world Signature on the left Presented in a period frame Provenance: Sold in Paris on February 6, 1895, at Drouot, for 140 Gold Francs (Bénézit) Biography Henri-Joseph ...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Acrylic

Dante & Virgilus - Etching, (Ed. Goupil, 1897)
Located in Paris, FR
ARTISTE: after Auguste RODIN TITLE : Dante & Virgilus MEDIUM : Etching/photogravure after the original drawing SIGNATURE : Unsigned YEAR : 1897 PAPER : Vellum SIZE : 13 x 10" INFOR...
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1890s Academic Art

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Etching

Study of a saint, circa 1875-79, Preparatory drawing
Located in PARIS, FR
Melchior DOZE (1827-1913) Study of a saint, ca. 1875-79 Preparatory drawing for the decoration of the church of Saint-Félix de Saint-Gervasy (Gard), chapel of the Cross (south side...
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1870s Academic Art

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Chalk, Paper, Graphite

The toy seller
Located in Roma, RM
Federico Del Campo (Lima 1837 - Venice 1923), The Toy Seller (1877) Oil painting on panel 22 x 37 cm signed Campo on the left, on the back is an old label from Williams and sons ga...
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1870s Academic Art

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Oil, Board

Flowers Still-Life
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
BIVA Paul (1851 – 1900) Flowers Still-Life Oil on canvas signed low right Old frame gilded with leaves Dim canvas : 90 X 117 cm - Dim frame : 117 X 145 cm BIVA Paul (1851 – 1900) Fr...
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1880s Academic Art

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Oil

ORPHEUS Neoclassical White Marble Sculpture 19' Century
Located in Rome, IT
Unique Carrara white marble finely carved sculpture of Orpheus , Mythological personification of the eternal love and art. Henry Dasson French 1825 - 1896 Orpheus white marble, on a gilt bronze base 75.5cm., 29 3/4 in. overall The renowned Parisian maker of gilt-bronze mounted furniture, Henry Dasson, began his career as a bronze sculptor. Occasionally marbles with his signature have appeared on the art market. It is likely that these were made in his workshop at 106, rue Vielle du Temple, which specialised in the production of bronze artifacts and clocks. Dasson's success was such that he was made a Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 1883 and was awarded the Grand Prix Artistique at the Paris 1889 Exposition Universelle. In the Greek myth Orpheus, son of the muse Calliope and Apollo – or of the king of Thrace, Eagro – is the poet par excellence, the personification of song. With his lyre and his words he manages to seduce men, animals of all species and even trees, stones and the sea. With the strength of his verses he moves, softens, excites, touches the soul and the fibers of those who have the opportunity to listen to him. Orpheus falls in love with the nymph Eurydice and marries her. Yet the fate of the two lovers...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Marble

Fiori di primavera
Located in Roma, RM
Federico Del Campo (Lima 1837 – Venezia 1923), Fiori di primavera (1877) Dipinto ad olio su tavola di cm 22 x 37 firmato Campo, situato Roma e datato 1877 in basso a destra, sul r...
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1870s Academic Art

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Oil, Board

Academic study of male Nude. Two -sided. Sketches on reverce. 19th century
Located in Firenze, IT
19th century Italian school drawing. Academic study of the figure of the young naked man. Drawing made from two sides of the sheet of paper On the other side two feet and an arm are ...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Paper, Chalk, Crayon, Pencil, Carbon Pencil

Antique Painting of Jack Russels, Labs, Terriers, and Fox Hounds
Located in New York, NY
Up for sale is a beautiful original painting by Valentine Thomas GARLAND (1868-1914). Garland was a painter of animal and genre subjects, working in both oil and watercolor. He was ...
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1890s Academic Art

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Oil

“Checco vuol un Soldo” (Checco wants a Penny)
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on wooden panel painting of a young child begging for a coin. The painting is attributed to the hand of Leopoldo Dumini. Circa 1865...
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1860s Academic Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

"A Pompeiian Love Song" 19th Century Realism Antique Oil on Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Provenance: Sold: Jackson's Auctioneers & Appraisers, Cedar Falls, Iowa, December 8, 2009, Lot 4 A Pompeiian Love Song" by Antonio Rivas (Spanish, 1845-1911) transports viewers back ...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Canvas, Oil

Painting animals interior cats
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Alfred BRUNEL NEUVILLE (1852-1941) Interior with cats Oil on canvas signed low right Old frame re-gilded with gold leaves Dim canvas : 54 X 75 cm Dim frame : 74 X 85 cm Alfred BRUNE...
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1890s Academic Art

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Oil

Classical French TURKISH Orientalist Beauty Painting of a Woman w/ Mandolin
Located in New York, NY
Francois Martin-Kavel (1861 - 1931) was active/lived in France. He was a profiling painter of woman, especially orientalism His auction records have exceeded over $20,000 Such a ...
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1880s Academic Art

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Oil

Pre-Raphealite Neoclassical Reclining GRECIAN Girl holding a BIRD
Located in New York, NY
Oliver Rhys (1876-1893) was an important English 19th century Pre-Raphealite Academic painter known for paintings of Grecian woman. His paintings have sold in sothebys and Christie’...
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1880s Academic Art

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Oil

“Pennsylvania Beauty”
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is an out standing example of the landscape mastery of American artist, Edmund Darch Lewis. Fabulous light and clarity of the bucolic scene. Signed lower right and dated 1870. Recently cleaned. Several old patches verso with corresponding in paint. Condition is very good The painting is framed in its original gold leaf period frame which is in fine condition. Overall measurements are 35 by 46.5 inches. Edmund Darch Lewis was born in Philadelphia, the son of a prominent businessman. According to family tradition he was educated at a private school...
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1870s Academic Art

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Oil, Canvas

"A Surprising Visit" 19th Century Antique European Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
A Surprising Visit" by Eduardo León Garrido (Spanish, 1856-1949) invites viewers into a sumptuous journey through 19th-century European luxury. Eduardo León Garrido, a distinguished Spanish artist born in 1856 and leaving an artistic legacy until 1949, displayed a remarkable ability to capture the essence of his time through his brushstrokes. This antique masterpiece, rendered in oil on panel and measuring 22 1/2 x 29 3/4 inches, unveils a world of opulence within a Royal European...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Canvas, Oil

28” Orpheus Antique Bronze Sculpture Male Nude with Lyre by George Mattes 1900
Located in New York, NY
For sale is the great looking large male nude bronze sculpture of Orpheus by German Artist Professor George Mattes (1874-1945). Orpheus is seen along ...
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Mid-19th Century Academic Art

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Bronze

Academic Drawing. Figure Study of Young Sitting Nude Man. 19th Century.
Located in Firenze, IT
Charcoal drawing on light gray-blue colored paper. The drawing depicts a young man sitting with the hand on forehead. the position is probably meant to express the feeling of regret,...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Steel

“Double Portrait”
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful original oil on canvas double portrait painting of a young boy and girl with cat (moist likely brother and sister) attributed to the hand of American artist, John Carlin. ...
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1860s Academic Art

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Canvas, Oil

Paintings 19th Century Still Life With Fruits
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
GODCHAUX Emile (1860) Compositions of Fruits in Pair Oil on canvas signed low right Old Frames gilded with gold leaves Dim canvas (each) : 46 X 55 cm Dim frame (each) : 61 x 79 cm G...
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Late 19th Century Academic Art

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Oil

Large 19th Century Antique Marble Bust of Apollo of Belvedere
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Bazzanti (1842-1881) specialized in allegorical and genre subjects as well as copies of Antique and Renaissance sculpture. Regarded as one of the most talented sculptors of h...
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1880s Academic Art

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Marble

British 19th Century watercolour of haystacks near the Cuckmere vallery, Sussex
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
An exquisite and tranquil portrayal of haystacks amidst the idyllic 19th Century Sussex countryside in the southeastern region of England. This enchanting watercolour captures the es...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Watercolor

Large 19th Century Antique Marble Bust of Apollo of Belvedere
By Pietro Bazzanti
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Bazzanti (1842-1881) specialized in allegorical and genre subjects as well as copies of Antique and Renaissance sculpture. Regarded as one of the most talented sculptors of h...
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1860s Academic Art

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Marble

Chrysanthemum Yellow A
Located in Florham Park, NJ
100 Chrysanthemums Keika Hasegawa Kyoto, Japan Meji Era (ca. 1895) Japanese Woodblock Printed in Color with some Touching by Hand Keika Hasegawa was active from 1893-1905. His most famous work is 100 Chrysanthemums, a glorious celebration of Japan’s most famous flower. As the Imperial Seal...
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Late 19th Century Academic Art

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Woodcut

Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Diana Goddess of the Hunt Signed B. Boschetti.
Located in Rome, IT
Grand Tour Fine Group of Sculpture in Bronze after a Louvre Diana of Versailles or Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt. Diana is represented at the hunt, hastening forward, as if in pursui...
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Mid-19th Century Academic Art

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Bronze

Joseph and Potiphar
By Jacques-Louis David
Located in Tricase, IT
Circle of Jacques-Louis David Joseph and Potiphar 88x72 cm oil on canvas. The story tells of Joseph's duties in Egypt. Sold as a slave to Putiphar, chief of the king of Egypt's guar...
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Early 19th Century Academic Art

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Canvas, Oil

Pair of small 19th Century Italian paintings of Vesuvius erupting in Naples
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A highly decorative pair of Italian 19th Century gouache paintings of sailors on the Bay of Naples before Vesuvius erupting by day, and another s...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Paper, Gouache

"A Short Break from Work" Oil On Canvas / Board By John George Brown
Located in Jacksonville, FL
"A Short Break from Work" captures the essence of a fleeting moment in the life of a young boy, skillfully portrayed by the artist John George Brown in oil on canvas or board. The sc...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Oil

Lakeside Landscape 1839
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
DE GRAILLY Victor (1804-1887) Lakeside Landscape Oil on canvas signed and dated 1839 Low left Old frame gilded with leaves Dim canvas : 54 X 74 cm - Dim fra...
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1830s Academic Art

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Oil

” La Maschera ” 19th Century Antique Realistic Oil Painting On Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
“Mom and Her Kids,” an exquisite oil painting on canvas by Gaetano Chierici, also known as La Maschera, captures a timeless domestic scene with remarkable attention to detail and emo...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Oil

Landscape With Washerwoman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
LEVIGNE Théodore (1848-1912) Landscape With Washerwoman Oil on canvas signed low right Old Frame regilded with leaves Dimensions canvas : 55 X 73 cm Dimensions frame : 70 X 85 cm LE...
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1880s Academic Art

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Oil

Fabulous Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of Bathing Venus 1880'
Located in Rome, IT
Late 19th century French finely carved white Carrara marble figure of Bathing Venus . The marble base is not included in the price. AFTER CHRISTOPHE-GABRIEL ALLEGRAIN (FRENCH, 1710-1795): A 19TH CENTURY MARBLE FIGURE...
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1880s Academic Art

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Marble

“The Four Seasons of Life” Set of large wall reliefs Bisque Royal Copenhagen
By Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare complete set of “Four seasons of life” in Bisque porcelain, in an outstanding diameter 34cm without frame and 46 cm framed. After Bertil Thorvaldsen’ marble médaillons...
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1860s Academic Art

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Porcelain

" At The Port" 19th Century Academic Realist Landscape Oil Painting on Panel
Located in Jacksonville, FL
"Sunrise on the Shore" by Andreas Schelfhout stands as a testament to the extraordinary talent of the Dutch artist, born in The Hague in 1787. A prominent figure of the Romantic move...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Oil, Board

The Charge 19th-century Realism Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
The painting is signed and dated 1894 Description: Eugene Alexis Girardet (1853-1907) was a prominent Swiss painter known for his remarkable attention to detail and his ability to capture vivid and dynamic scenes. Born in Paris, France, Girardet came from a family of artists and received early artistic training from his father, Paul Girardet, and his uncle, Jules Girardet, both respected engravers. He later studied at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he honed his skills and developed a deep appreciation for historical and orientalist subjects. He was interred at the Père-Lachaise Cemetery. In addition to several museums in France, his works may be seen at the Dahesh Museum of Art and the National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers, as well as at museums in Switzerland and New York City. Girardet’s artwork often depicted historical and exotic scenes, particularly focusing on Middle Eastern and North African themes. His meticulous attention to detail and his ability to convey a sense of movement and drama made his works highly sought after. One of his most renowned paintings, “The Charge,” exemplifies his exceptional talent and his ability to create a captivating and immersive experience for viewers. In “The Charge,” Girardet presents an army of Arab camel...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Canvas, Oil

"In the Canadian Rockies" 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
The art is signed AB..6. lower right corner Albert Bierstadt, a luminary of 19th-century American landscape painting, was born on January 7, 1830, in Solingen, Prussia (now Germany)...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Oil

“Sailboats off the Coast”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on academy board by the well known American marine artist, Franklin Dullen Briscoe. Signed lower right. (Under gold liner) Circa 1885. C...
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1880s Academic Art

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Oil, Fiberboard

Arab Horsemen 19th Century Antique Landscape orientalist Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Notes: This painting was reviewed via digital photographs by Max and Dr. Christoph Andreas who confirmed it authenticity. They commented that the painting would benefit from removal of the discolored varnish. Provenance: Provenance: Christie's New York, 19th Century European Paintings, Drawings, Watercolors, and Sculpture, February 23, 1989, Lot 125. Private Collection, Boston MA, Skinner Auction, Nov 2021 Arab Horsemen" by Adolf Schreyer captures the grace and power of Arab horsemen in a vibrant Middle Eastern setting. Schreyer, a renowned artist of the 19th century, adeptly portrays equestrian scenes with exceptional skill and detail. The painting showcases a group of horsemen galloping through a desert landscape, evoking a sense of freedom and adventure. Schreyer's meticulous attention to detail brings the scene to life, with sunlight reflecting off the horses' coats and dust rising beneath their hooves. Beyond its visual appeal, the artwork holds cultural significance, bridging the gap between cultures and inviting appreciation of Arabian heritage. Schreyer's experiences in North Africa, Turkey, and Syria inform his captivating depictions. "Arab Horsemen" is highly regarded in both America and France, where Schreyer's works found admiration among collectors and his association with the Barbizon School solidified his reputation. Owning this artwork not only adds beauty but also connects to a pivotal period in art history, showcasing Schreyer's artistic brilliance and cross-cultural appreciation. Experience the timeless allure of "Arab Horsemen" and embrace the spirit of the Middle East. Frame Size: Width: 36″ x Hight: 24.75″ Frame Thickness: 6.50″ Picture Size: Width: 24″ x 12.75″ Description: Introducing “Arab Horsemen” by Adolf Schreyer: A Captivating Blend of Artistry and Cultural Significance Capture the essence of the vibrant Middle Eastern culture with “Arab Horsemen,” a masterpiece by the renowned artist Adolf Schreyer. This captivating painting takes you on a journey through time, allowing you to witness the grace, power, and elegance of Arab horsemen in their natural element. Adolf Schreyer, a celebrated artist of the 19th century, gained immense popularity and admiration for his exceptional ability to depict equestrian scenes with unparalleled skill and detail. Born in Frankfurt, Germany in 1828, Schreyer developed a profound fascination for the Orientalist movement, which celebrated the exoticism and allure of the Middle East. “Arab Horsemen” exemplifies Schreyer’s signature style, highlighting his mastery of capturing the energy and spirit of his subjects. The painting portrays a group of Arab horsemen galloping across a vast desert landscape, their silhouettes evoking a sense of freedom and adventure. Schreyer’s meticulous attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, as he adeptly captures the shimmering sunlight bouncing off the horses’ coats and the billowing dust beneath their hooves. What sets Schreyer apart is his ability to transcend mere representation and infuse his artworks with a profound cultural significance. His depictions of Arab horsemen are not only visually stunning but also serve as a bridge between cultures, inviting viewers to explore and appreciate the richness of Arabian heritage. The artist’s fascination with the Middle East stems from his experiences traveling through North Africa, Turkey, and Syria, immersing himself in the sights, sounds, and traditions of these enchanting lands. “Arab Horsemen” holds a special place in the hearts of art enthusiasts in both America and France. Schreyer’s works found great admiration and recognition in these countries during his lifetime and continue to captivate audiences to this day. In America, his paintings were sought after by collectors who were drawn to the romanticism and exoticism of the Orient. In France, Schreyer’s association with the Barbizon School, a group of artists who favored realistic depictions of rural life, further solidified his reputation as a respected painter. Owning a piece by Adolf Schreyer, especially “Arab Horsemen,” is not merely acquiring a beautiful artwork but also an opportunity to possess a tangible link to a pivotal period in art history. Schreyer’s ability to seamlessly blend artistic brilliance with cross-cultural appreciation makes this painting an invaluable addition to any collection. Experience the timeless allure of “Arab Horsemen” and let the spirit of the Middle East gallop into your life. Collections holding paintings by Adolf Schreyer include the Collections: Schwerin Gallery Count Mensdorff-Pouilly Collection Raven Gallery, Berlin Rockefeller Family Collection Vanderbilt Family Collection John Jacob Astor Collection William Backhouse Astor, Sr. Collection August Belmont Collection William Walters Collection...
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19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

A Mandolin Concert
Located in New Orleans, LA
Andrea Landini 1847-1935 Italian A Mandolin Concert Signed “A. Landini” (lower right) Oil on canvas A cardinal delights in a musical performance in this painting by Italian Card...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Canvas, Oil

Architectural sketch of an Arch in the taste of Palladio
Located in Firenze, IT
Architectural sketch of an arch, executed at two different times of the day. A classic arch is represented, in the Paladian taste, in the greenery of a park, on a sunny day. Beautifu...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Oil, Illustration Board

"Music in the Parlor" 19th century antique realism oil painting on, Signed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
The painting is signed Description: Frederico Andreotti (1847-1930) was an Italian painter celebrated for his exquisite genre scenes and historical subjects. Born in Florence, Andreo...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Canvas, Oil

James Pradier, Phryne
Located in Tricase, IT
Phryne by James Pradier 1790-1852 Beautiful bronze representing "Phryne" a very pretty courtesan of ancient Greece covered with his peplo. Susse frères stamp, signed on the terrace...
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1820s Academic Art

Materials

Bronze

The Carpet Seller 19th Century Orientalist Antique Watercolor Painting on Paper
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Provenance John Welles Hollenback, New York The Painting is Signed FBartolini Lower Right Federico Bartolini (Italian, 1861 - 1908) Description: Federico Bartolini was a renowned ...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Paper, Watercolor

The Letter By Georges Croegaert
Located in New Orleans, LA
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 Belg...
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Late 19th Century Academic Art

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Oil, Panel

Grand Canal, Venice
Located in Greenwich, CT
Highly respected American painter Warren Sheppard depicts the fishing boats of Venice with their colorful sails along the still waters of the Adriatic Sea. Sheppard is famous for his...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Oil, Canvas

Academic study of hands and child's feet. 19th century.
Located in Firenze, IT
Academic study of a child's hands and feet. Nineteenth century. Drawing on slightly bluish gray paper. Anatomical studies are preparations for a painting or fresco with children or a...
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19th Century Academic Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Pencil

“Portrait of Jacob Dolson Cox”
Located in Southampton, NY
Very well executed portrait of Jacob Dolson Cox. See the sitter’s biography below. Signed top right and dated 1881. Relined canvas, very good condition. The portrait is housed in a contemporary replica of a period frame. Overall framed measurements are 33.25 by 28.25 inches. Provenance: A East Hampton, Long Island collector. Biography George Peter Alexander Healy was born in Boston on July 15, 1813, the first of five children of William Healy, an Irish immigrant and captain of a merchant vessel, and his wife Mary Hicks. Healy showed an early artistic interest: by 1830 the self-taught painter had opened a portrait studio from which he hoped to help to support his family. Although commissions were at first sparse, young Healy received important encouragement from Thomas Sully (1783-1872)) who advised him to make painting his profession. His fortunes also improved in 1831 when Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis, a leader in Boston society, granted him permission to paint her portrait and recommended his talents to other potential patrons. In 1834 Healy went to France where he studied with Baron Antoine-Jean Gros (1771-1835). A year later he traveled through Italy, visiting museums and churches in the company of Lady and Sir Arthur Faulkner who soon provided his introduction to London society. It was in England that Healy met and, in 1839, married Louisa Phipps. The couple settled in Paris where Healy embarked upon the beginning of a long and happy marriage and thriving career. His diplomatic and affable demeanor, together with his obvious skill, brought him tremendous success throughout Europe and the United States. Prolific, as well as talented, he had by 1867 produced more than six hundred portraits. The constant stream of commissions included dignified, imposing portraits of such celebrated figures as Pope Pius IX and Queen Elizabeth of Romania, the latter of whom developed a warm friendship with Healy and his family. Although Healy, sometimes accompanied by his wife, traveled to the United States several times during the 1840s and early 1850s, it was not until 1856 that the entire family settled in America. They took up residence in the booming city of Chicago, which Healy used as a base for his work in Boston, Philadelphia, New Orleans, and other cities. During the Civil War years he often traveled to Washington to paint military figures and members of the President's cabinet. The family returned to Europe in 1867, but George Healy...
Category

1880s Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“Bucolic Landscape at Sunset”
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful luminous painting of a bucolic rural scene in sunset by the English artist, Ramsey Richard Reinagle. Circa 1930. Condition is good. Sig...
Category

1830s Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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