Cardinal Reading Borione

Magnificent painting by the great painter specializing in the representation of senior members of the clergy: Bernard Louis Borione. 1865 .1920. Pupil of his father Guillaume -marie Borione (1816.1887) and his mother évariste vital Luminais (1822.1896) here cardinal with amusing reading in his intimacy and his interior. Painter fascinated by the subjects of the Roman Catholic Church, universe and its high representatives who were a great source of inspiration for him. Depicted often in irony and In amusing scenes! He exhibited at the Salon of French Artists from 1911 to 1920. Color palette of violet, episcopal red and crimson. Often used by the painter in devriches Interieurs. Here golden console, Chinese vase, bronze fireplace andirons, paintings on the wall. Etc.... original frame in patinated stucco, being restored, and cleaning also planned for the paint to restore its original vivacity! Format of 40x33 cm with frame and 28x22 cm without. Table remarkable in quality and visually superb! Notice to collectors and other lovers of subjects on the church! Do not miss it !