Maximilien Luce Portrait Paintings

French, 1858-1941

Maximilien Luce was born in Paris in 1858. In 1876 he apprenticed in the shop of the engraver Eugène Froment (1844–1900), a qualified craftsman and graduate of the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs. There, Luce worked on numerous illustrations for French newspapers and foreign periodicals.

In 1877, Luce left Paris and went to London. When he returned to France in 1879 he was called for military service. It was during his military service that Luce met Charles Emile Carolus-Duran (1837–1917), the famous French painter and sculptor who was an instructor to countless artists. Luce entered Carolus-Duran’s studio, a move that not only provided him with meticulous training as a draftsman but also introduced him to the leading painters of the time. Luce met Camille Pissarro (1830–1903), with whom he became very good friends and who gave Luce much artistic advice. Along with Pissarro, Georges Seurat (1859–1891) and Paul Signac (1863–1935), Luce was one of the founders of the Neo-Impressionist School (i.e., the Pointillists).

Luce joined the Société des Indépendants in 1887 and consistently participated in the avant-garde group’s exhibitions. Though landscapes made up most of his oeuvre, Luce executed some marvelous paintings of people in the Pointillist style, and this social realist aspect differentiated him from many of his fellow Neo-Impressionists. For a period of time, Luce was a strict Pointillist. After 1920, however, Luce started to paint in a freer manner. He accepted the position of President of the Société des Artistes Indépendants in 1935, a role from which he would eventually resign as a statement against the society’s growing posture towards restricting Jewish artists from exhibiting.

Luce made a significant contribution to exporting Neo-Impressionism and maintained strong ties with the Belgian Pointillist Théo van Rysselberghe (1862–1926). An indefatigable artist, he left a sizable amount of work in various mediums and remains a very important figure in French Post-Impressionist art. Maximilien Luce died in 1941.

(Biography provided by Stern Pissarro Gallery)

Artist: Maximilien Luce

Maximilien LucePortrait de Madame Luce - Post Impressionist Portrait Oil by Maximilien Luce, 1903

$100,440

Portrait de Madame Luce - Post Impressionist Portrait Oil by Maximilien Luce

By Maximilien Luce

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signed and dated oil on canvas portrait by post impressionist painter Maximilien Luce. The painting is of the artist's wife, Ambroisine "Simone" Bouin, seated in a chair with a vase ...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Maximilien Luce Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Joseph Oppenheimer“Portrait of a Lady in White, c. 1905-10” Impressionist Edwardian Belle Époque, Circa 1905-10

$9,500

H 39.75 in W 32 in D 2.5 in

“Portrait of a Lady in White, c. 1905-10” Impressionist Edwardian Belle Époque

Located in Yardley, PA

“Portrait of a Lady in White, c. 1905-10” by Joseph Oppenheimer (1876-1966). An exceptional portrait by Oppenheimer of a spirited young woman turned in half-profile. This work exemp...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Maximilien Luce Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Zhiwei Tu"Behind Stage", Zhiwei Tu, Impressionist, Figurative, 48x36 in, Oil on Canvas, 1997

$19,500

H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in

"Behind Stage", Zhiwei Tu, Impressionist, Figurative, 48x36 in, Oil on Canvas

By Zhiwei Tu

Located in Dallas, TX

"Behind Stage" by Zhiwei Tu is an Impressionistic Figurative original oil on canvas painting that measures 48x36 in. This painting has a class of beautiful b...

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1990s Impressionist Maximilien Luce Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Gary ZackGary Zack, "Polka Dot Green", Woman Portrait with Green Hat Oil Painting 30x30, 2024

$3,250

H 30 in W 30 in

Gary Zack, "Polka Dot Green", Woman Portrait with Green Hat Oil Painting 30x30

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

This neutral piece "Polka Dot Green" is a 30x30 oil painting on canvas by artist Gary Zack featuring a woman wearing a large brimmed deep teal hat with a polka dots and a matching st...

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2010s Impressionist Maximilien Luce Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

An He"Woman Reading", An He, Impressionistic Portrait, Original Oil on Canvas, 40x30, 2004

$7,500

H 40 in W 30 in D 1 in

"Woman Reading", An He, Impressionistic Portrait, Original Oil on Canvas, 40x30

By An He

Located in Dallas, TX

"Woman Reading" by An He is an original impressionistic oil on canvas portrait painting measuring 40x30 in. A modern day brunette woman sitting in a red chair reads a book in the light of a summers day. Chinese-American artist An He, also known as Hans Amis, is known for his magnificent portrait paintings of...

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Early 2000s Impressionist Maximilien Luce Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

John Cook"The Gentle Gesture", John Cook, Oil on Canvas, Impressionism, Native American, 2014

$32,000

H 72 in W 48 in D 1 in

"The Gentle Gesture", John Cook, Oil on Canvas, Impressionism, Native American

By John Cook

Located in Dallas, TX

"The Gentle Gesture" is an original oil on canvas and measures 72x48 inches. This impressionistic painting is of a young Indian woman handing a small flower to a little girl while a ...

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2010s Impressionist Maximilien Luce Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Cristian Mesa VelazquezThe Streets of Barcelona 4 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas Spain 20x20, 2025

$1,600

H 20 in W 20 in D 1.5 in

The Streets of Barcelona 4 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas Spain 20x20

By Cristian Mesa Velazquez

Located in Houston, TX

JUST ARRIVED January 2025 The Streets of Barcelona 4 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas Spain 20" x 20" gallery wrapped . This is Streets of Barcelona series that Cristian ...

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2010s Impressionist Maximilien Luce Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Mark Andrew Bailey"Bad Hombre XXXX" (2024) By Mark Andrew Bailey, Original Oil Painting, 2024

$1,700

H 12 in W 12 in

"Bad Hombre XXXX" (2024) By Mark Andrew Bailey, Original Oil Painting

Located in Denver, CO

Mark Andrew Bailey's "Bad Hombre XXXX" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impressionistic portrait of a male figure wearing a cowboy hat. About the Artist...

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2010s Impressionist Maximilien Luce Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Marie Félix Hippolyte LucasPortrait of an Elegant Lady in Evening Dress, After the Ball, circa 1890

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H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 3.94 in

Portrait of an Elegant Lady in Evening Dress, After the Ball

Located in PARIS, FR

Marie Félix Hippolyte-Lucas (1854 – 1925) After the Ball, circa 1890 Oil on canvas 46.5 x 38.5 cm 72 x 63 cm framed Signed upper right This refined and evocative portrait by Marie F...

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1880s Impressionist Maximilien Luce Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Cristian Mesa VelazquezThe Streets of Barcelona 5 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas Spain 24x17, 2025

$1,900

H 24 in W 17 in D 1.5 in

The Streets of Barcelona 5 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas Spain 24x17

By Cristian Mesa Velazquez

Located in Houston, TX

JUST ARRIVED January 2025 The Streets of Barcelona 5 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas Spain 24" x 17" gallery wrapped . This is Streets of Barcelona series that Cristian ...

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2010s Impressionist Maximilien Luce Portrait Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Yoram Katz"Sitting Alone" Figurative Oil Painting 60 x 48 inch by Yoram Katz, 2024

$5,600

H 60 in W 48 in D 1 in

"Sitting Alone" Figurative Oil Painting 60 x 48 inch by Yoram Katz

Located in Culver City, CA

"Sitting Alone" Figurative Oil Painting 60 x 48 inch by Yoram Katz ABOUT THE ARTIST: Born in Israel. Graduated from the Bazelel Art Academy in Jerusalem. Resides in Los Angeles, Cal...

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20th Century Impressionist Maximilien Luce Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Omar Abdel Zaher"Longing Lover" Figurative Oil Painting 31" x 31" inch by Omar Abdel Zaher, 2021

$6,000

H 31 in W 31 in D 1 in

"Longing Lover" Figurative Oil Painting 31" x 31" inch by Omar Abdel Zaher

Located in Culver City, CA

"Longing Lover" Figurative Oil Painting 31" x 31" inch by Omar Abdel Zaher Abdel Zaher is a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Helwan and has be...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Maximilien Luce Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Louis Recchia"Ancient Ruins" by Louis Recchia, Oil Painting, Bird Amongst Ruins, 2018

$950

H 28 in W 33 in

"Ancient Ruins" by Louis Recchia, Oil Painting, Bird Amongst Ruins

By Louis Recchia

Located in Denver, CO

Louis Recchia's (US based) "Ancient Ruins" is an original, handmade oil painting on canvas. This piece depicts a large brown bird with ruins in the background and a modern shopping c...

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2010s Impressionist Maximilien Luce Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Previously Available Items

Maximilien LuceEtude - L'Execution de Varlin, 1910

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H 25 in W 17 in

Etude - L'Execution de Varlin

By Maximilien Luce

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

This work is a study for Luces important set of paintings dating from 1910 onwards entitled "L'Execution de Varlin". This work has been authenticated by Mme Denise Bazetoux and will ...

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1910s Impressionist Maximilien Luce Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper

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