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Charles Delort, "An Invitation to the Royal Ball", Oil on Canvas
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Charles Edouard Edmond Delort (French, 1841-1895) Oil on Canvas Laid on Wood Titled "An Invitation to The Royal Ball". The finely painted artwork depicting an outdoor front-courtyard scene of a standing Royal soldier delivering the King's invitation to his Royal Ball to two young beauties. The invite being intercepted and read by the house governess, as the two surprised young girls attempt to take a peek to the invite and another soldier on horseback and the soldier's horse await outside. A watchful dog keeps guard, a spinning-wheel and armchair in the background below a wicker birdcage hanging from the wall, all within a gilt wood and gesso carved frame. Signed (Lower left): C. Delort. Circa: Paris, 1880.
Charles Edouard Delort (1841-1895) Charles Delort was a French academic painter born in Nimes, France, on February 4, 1841. He spent the early part of his life growing up in Bordeaux. At the age of 12 he entered the naval Academy, but the strict training was not to his liking and he soon left. He met M. Duhousset, the Professor of Design at the college of Lorient, in Brittany and studied with him for a short time. It soon became clear to Charles that Duhousset’s mission was to prepare and persuade him to enter military school (l’Ecole de etat-major). He left his studies in Brittany and headed for Paris. Delort arrived in Paris in 1859 and thanks to the recommendation of Jean-Léon Gérôme (a family friend), he entered the studio of Marc-Charles-Gabriel Gleyre where he made rapid progress. It was during his training with Gleyre that George Pradel noted in Les Aquarellists, Paris 1883, where Delort acquired … those warm, refined, yet vigorous octaves of color which we are to find at a later period in all his work. In 1862 Gérôme sailed for Egypt and Delort, seeing the opportunity for a close relationship with the master, accompanied him. With Gérôme as his mentor and guide, Delort was able to complete an important series of studies during the journey and upon returning to Paris, he entered the competition for the Prix de Rome. Delort spent the next few years in his retreat at Marlotte, where he studied and worked on his technique. In 1866 he was ready to exhibit and made his debut at the Paris Salon with his work – Daphnis and Chloe. The work was a great success and as he continued to exhibit his popularity rose … collectors and dealers soon learned the way to his studio in Marlotte. In 1875 he exhibited his most celebrated work – The Embarcation of Manon Lescaut for Louisiana – which one him a medal. It was from this point that he seems to have devoted his career to scenes of the 18th century.
Canvas Height: 33 3/4 inches (85.7 cm)
Canvas Width: 26 inches (66 cm)
Frame Height: 47 7/8 inches (121.6 cm)
Frame Width: 40 inches (101.6 cm)
Frame Depth: 5 inches (12.7 cm)
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- CreatorCharles Edouard Edmond Delort (Painter)
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- Date of ManufactureCirca: Paris, 1880
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- Condition DetailsA truly beautiful and finely detailed artwork. Under U.V. light, a small touch-up above the front door & by the spinning wheel. The canvas has been laid on a wooden board, later, probably to protect the age thinning and integrity of the canvas.
- WearWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- DimensionsH 47.88 in. x W 40 in. x D 5 in.H 121.62 cm x W 101.6 cm x D 12.7 cm
- Seller LocationLos Angeles, CA
- Seller Reference NumberRef.: A2299
- Reference NumberLU1796210661463
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