Henry Somm Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
French, 1844-1907
François Clément Sommier, best known under the pseudonym “Henry Somm” was born in Rouen in 1844. He attended the local École municipale des beaux-arts and went on in 1867 to Paris, where he studied under Isidore Pils (1813–75). He moved to Paris in 1860. Between 1873 and 1876, he made many engravings for the magazine Paris à l'eau-forte and then at the Cadart printing house. In 1879 and 1889, he participated in the Impressionist exhibitions from the Durand-Ruel gallery in Paris. He collaborated with the newspapers like Le Chat noir, La Charge, La Cravache, La Chronique parisienne, High Life, Frou-Frou and Le Rire. He wrote the comedy in one act La Berline de l'Émigré ou Jamais trop tard pour bien faire, created for Le Chat noir on December 25, 1885. Somm left a large number of drawings and watercolors of Paris made in plein air.
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Artist: Henry Somm
Woman - Original Ink Drawing on Paper by H. Somm - Late 19th Century
By Henry Somm
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an original artwork realized between the XIX century and the XX century by Henry Somm.
Original black and white pencil drawings on paper.
The artwork represents a portrait...
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Late 19th Century Modern Henry Somm Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Flamenco Dancers - Ink Drawing on Paper by H. Somm - Late 19th Century
By Henry Somm
Located in Roma, IT
Flamenco Dancers is an original artwork realized between the XIX century and the XX century by Henry Somm.
Original black and white pen drawings on paper.
The artwork represents a couple of flamenco dancers.
Good conditions except for some foxings, stains.
The drawing is hand-signed with the initials of the artist on the lower right corner.
Henry Somm (Rouen 1844 – Parigi 1907) François Clément Sommier, best known under the pseudonym “Henry Somm,” was born in Rouen in 1844. He attended the local École municipale des beaux-arts and went on in 1867 to Paris, where he studied under Isidore Pils (1813-1875).He moved to Paris in 1860. Between 1873 and 1876 he made many engravings for the magazine Paris à l'eau forte and then at the Cadart printing house. In 1879 and 1889 he participated in the Impressionist exhibitions from the Durand-Ruel gallery in Paris. He collaborated with the newspapers: Le Chat noir, La Charge, La Cravache, La Chronique parisienne, High Life, Frou-Frou, Le Rire. He wrote the comedy in one act La Berline de l'Emigré ou Jamais trop tard pour bien faire, created for Le Chat noir, on December 25, 1885. Somm left a large number of drawings and watercolors of Paris...
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Late 19th Century Modern Henry Somm Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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UNTITLED - ACTRESS ON STAGE
By Henry Somm
Located in Portland, ME
Somm, Henry (French 1844-1907). UNTITLED - ACTRESS ON STAGE.
Drawing, ink on paper, not dated, but circa 1890-1900.
Signed "Hy Somm."
9 7/8 x 6 3/4 inches ...
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Late 19th Century Henry Somm Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Woman - Original Drawing on Paper by H. Somm - Late 19th Century
By Henry Somm
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by Henry Somm (1844-1907).
Good condition on a cream colored paper, included a grey cardboard passpartout (31.5x25 cm).
Not signed.
Fr...
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Late 19th Century Modern Henry Somm Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Portraits - Original Ink Drawings on Paper by H. Somm - Late 19th Century
By Henry Somm
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is an original artwork realized between the end of 19th century and the beginning of 20th century by Henry Somm.
Original black and white pencil drawings on paper attached on cardboard.
Dimensions: variable dimensions between 2.5 and 4 cm high.
The artwork various portrait sketches of man and female figure.
Good conditions except for some foxings and stains.
The drawings are hand-signed o signed with the initials of the artist.
Henry Somm (Rouen 1844 – Parigi 1907) François Clément Sommier, best known under the pseudonym “Henry Somm,” was born in Rouen in 1844. He attended the local École municipale des beaux-arts and went on in 1867 to Paris, where he studied under Isidore Pils (1813-1875).He moved to Paris in 1860. Between 1873 and 1876 he made many engravings for the magazine Paris à l'eau forte and then at the Cadart printing house. In 1879 and 1889 he participated in the Impressionist exhibitions from the Durand-Ruel gallery in Paris. He collaborated with the newspapers: Le Chat noir...
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Late 19th Century Modern Henry Somm Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink
Snake Tail - Ink Drawing on Paper by H. Somm - Late 19th Century
By Henry Somm
Located in Roma, IT
Snake Tail is an original artwork realized between the XIX century and the XX century by Henry Somm.
Original black and white pen drawings on paper.
The artwork represents an ironi...
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Late 19th Century Modern Henry Somm Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Portraits - Original Drawing on Paper by H. Somm - Late 19th Century
By Henry Somm
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is an Original pen, Pencil and Watercolour drawing realized by Henry Somm (1844-1907).
Good condition on a little yellowed paper included a cream colored passpartout (21x2...
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Late 19th Century Modern Henry Somm Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Two Figures -Drawing on Paper by H. Somm - Late 19th Century
By Henry Somm
Located in Roma, IT
Two Figures is a China Ink Drawing realized by Henry Somm (1844-1907).
Good condition on a cream colored paper, included a grey cardboard passpartout (31.5x24.5 cm).
Signature on p...
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Late 19th Century Modern Henry Somm Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Seller of Hats - Original Ink Drawing on Paper by H. Somm - Late 19th Century
By Henry Somm
Located in Roma, IT
Seller of Hats is an Original China Ink Drawing realized by Henry Somm (1844-1907).
Good condition on a little yellowed paper (missing corner) included a cream colored passpartout (...
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Late 19th Century Modern Henry Somm Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Man Working - Original Ink Drawing on Paper by H. Somm - Late 19th Century
By Henry Somm
Located in Roma, IT
Man Working is an Original China Ink Drawing realized by Henry Somm (1844-1907).
Good condition on a little yellowed paper (missing corner) included a cream colored passpartout (31x...
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Late 19th Century Modern Henry Somm Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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The Magician - Ink Drawing on Paper by H. Somm - Late 19th Century
By Henry Somm
Located in Roma, IT
The Magician is an original artwork realized between the XIX century and the XX century by Henry Somm.
Original black and white pen drawings on paper.
The artwork represents a man,...
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Late 19th Century Modern Henry Somm Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink
Figures - Drawing on Paper by H. Somm - Late 19th Century
By Henry Somm
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an Original China Ink Drawing realized by Henry Somm (1844-1907).
Good condition on a cream colored paper, included a grey cardboard passpartout (24.5x31 cm).
Signature ...
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Late 19th Century Modern Henry Somm Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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