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Leon Herbo Art

Belgian, 1850-1907
Herbo Léon, born on October 8, 1850, in Templeuve, was a renowned Belgian painter celebrated for his captivating portraits of women in relaxed settings, as well as his skillful renderings of actors and actresses. His artistry extended to genre scenes, often infused with Orientalist themes, and his wife frequently served as his muse. His artistic journey began at the Académie des beaux-arts de Tournai under the guidance of Léonce Legendre, the Director of the Academy. Subsequently, he further honed his skills at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels from 1869 to 1874, achieving the top ranking in the preparatory competition for the Prix de Rome. Following extensive travels through Germany, Italy, and France, he eventually settled in Brussels. In 1875, Léon Herbo marked his formal debut at the Salon van Brussel, continuing to showcase his work there until the close of the century. In 1876, he co-founded “L’Essor,” a progressive group challenging the conservative norms of the Academies. His exhibitions extended beyond Belgium, encompassing showings in Paris, at the Salon, as well as in Munich and Berlin. His notable achievements include an honorable mention at the Exposition Universelle in 1889. During the same year, he collaborated with the animal painter Alexandre Clarys on a monumental canvas depicting Queen Marie Henriette’s encounter with the military squadron named after her. Known for his prolific output, Herbo crafted numerous works for commercial purposes, designed for reproduction through chromolithography or porcelain decoration. Notably, he gained acclaim as a portrait painter, offering fixed-price portraits with a guaranteed likeness. His reputation was such that he was often sought for posthumous portraits. A striking example is the portrait of the late Crown Prince of Belgium, Léopold Ferdinand, Count of Hainaut, commissioned by Queen Marie-Henriette. Léon Herbo passed away on June 19, 1907, in Ixelle. While the majority of his paintings reside in private collections, some are on display at prestigious institutions such as the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, the Museum of Painting and Sculpture in Kortrijk, and the Musée des Beaux-Arts Tournai.
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Artist: Leon Herbo
Portrait of a Girl Oil on Canvas Signed in Frame 19th century
Portrait of a Girl Oil on Canvas Signed in Frame 19th century

Portrait of a Girl Oil on Canvas Signed in Frame 19th century

By Leon Herbo

Located in Pistoia, IT

Léon Herbo (1850-1907), "Portrait of a Girl," oil painting on canvas signed and dated 1884 lower left. In its original gilt frame. With extreme elegance and refinement, Léon Herbo p...

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Late 19th Century French School Leon Herbo Art

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“Gypsy Girl”
“Gypsy Girl”

Leon Herbo“Gypsy Girl”, 1885

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

“Gypsy Girl”

By Leon Herbo

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil on mahogany wooden panel of a young gypsy woman in a colorful headdress and costume. Signed middle right and dated 1885, Brussels. Original inscription paper label vers...

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1880s Academic Leon Herbo Art

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Vase de Fleurs
Vase de Fleurs

Vase de Fleurs

By Leon Herbo

Located in Sheffield, MA

Leon Herbo Belgian, 1850-1907 Vase de Fleurs Oil on canvas 22 ½ by 18 in. W/frame 34 ½ by 30 in. Signed and dated 1906 Leon exhibited in Brussels, Munich, Gand, Cologne and Paris....

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Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Leon Herbo Art

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Boy with a flute
Boy with a flute

Boy with a flute

By Leon Herbo

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Léon HERBO (1850-1907), Young boy with a flute, oil on canvas, signed upper left and dated 1879. This painting seems inspired by the painting "Singing Boy with a Flute" by the Dutch ...

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Late 19th Century Dutch School Leon Herbo Art

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