Portrait Of A Child By François Louis Lanfant De Metz (1814-1892)

Portrait painting by François Louis Lanfant de Metz dated 1856 and signed on the back. François Louis Lanfant de Metz was born in Sierck (Moselle, France) on August 23, 1814 and died in Le Havre in 1892. He showed his talents as a painter in the studio of Ary Scheffer (1795-1858), a great painter of genre scenes from the French Romantic School. François Lanfant de Metz always followed his surname with the words "de Metz" thus indicating his origin. Metz, being both the closest city and better known than his hometown. The artist is undoubtedly the French painter of the 19th century who best dealt with the theme of childhood. He depicts carefree and mischievous childhood through playful images of rounds and nursery rhymes. His genre scenes are always full of humor and show his keen sense of observation. From 1843 to 1866, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris. This artist executed practically only small formats. Lanfant de Metz's line is precise, he draws attitudes full of truth and life which make these characters so charming. These paintings can be found in various museums in France (Paris, Marseille, Reims etc.). Dimensions of the frame 36.5 x 44 cm and of the canvas and the stretcher 29.5 x 24 cm Delivery allow 40 euros for France. Contact me at 0678876161