Albert André (1869 - 1954) — The Visit, Circa 1899
Artist: Albert André
The Visit, circa 1899
Oil on canvas, signed lower right.
55 x 65.50 cm
Provenance:
Sale Hôtel Drouot, Paris, April 26, 1927, lot no. 12, jointly acquired by Galerie Durand-Ruel and Georges Petit, Paris
Private collection M.Chartol, 1942
Sotheby's, March 24, 2017, Paris, no. 44
Private collection, France
Albert André: TheIntimist Painter of Southern Light
Albert André was born in Lyon on May 24, 1869, into a family of textile merchants. Initially expected to take over the family business, he turned away from that path early on to devote himself to painting.
In 1889, he moved to Paris and enrolled at the Académie Julian, where he be friended Paul Ranson, Louis Valtat, Georges d’Espagnat, and especially Pierre Bonnard. From1894 onward, he exhibited regularly at the Salon des Indépendants. There, hecaught the attention of Auguste Renoir, who became his mentor and close friend. This meeting was a decisive turning point: Renoir supported him, introduced him to art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, and welcomed him into his inner circle. At the end of the 19th century, André oftenstayed in Cagnes-sur-Mer near Renoir, eventually buying a house in the region.
Apainter of intimacy and everyday life, Albert André favored interior scenes, female portraits, tranquil landscapes, and still lifes. His light palette andserene compositions link him to the Post-Impressionistand Nabi movements, though hemaintained a personal and independent style. His work, marked by subtle emotionand refined light, reflects a quiet elegance.
Alongside his painting career, he became curator of the museum in Bagnols-sur-Cèze in 1917, aposition he held until his death. Thanks to his connections with artists and collectors, he built a remarkable modern art collection there, featuring works by Renoir, Monet, Bonnard, Marquet, and Signac. Durand-Ruel organized several solo exhibitions for Albert André inParis, London, and New York. His work was praised both in France and abroad forits consistency and dedication to an aesthetic of calm and simplicity.
Albert André died in Laudun (Gard) on July 11, 1954. His work, now displayed in several French museums—including the Musée Albert-André in Bagnols-sur-Cèze—remains that of a discreet yet essential painter, a true poet of French gentle living.
Discover more of this artist's works on the gallery's website : https://www.galeriepentcheff.fr/fr/peintre-albert-andre#Oeuvres
Oil on canvas, signed lower right.
55 x 65.50 cm
Provenance:
Sale Hôtel Drouot, Paris, April 26, 1927, lot no. 12, jointly acquired by Galerie Durand-Ruel and Georges Petit, Paris
Private collection M.Chartol, 1942
Sotheby's, March 24, 2017, Paris, no. 44
Private collection, France
Albert André: TheIntimist Painter of Southern Light
Albert André was born in Lyon on May 24, 1869, into a family of textile merchants. Initially expected to take over the family business, he turned away from that path early on to devote himself to painting.
In 1889, he moved to Paris and enrolled at the Académie Julian, where he be friended Paul Ranson, Louis Valtat, Georges d’Espagnat, and especially Pierre Bonnard. From1894 onward, he exhibited regularly at the Salon des Indépendants. There, hecaught the attention of Auguste Renoir, who became his mentor and close friend. This meeting was a decisive turning point: Renoir supported him, introduced him to art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, and welcomed him into his inner circle. At the end of the 19th century, André oftenstayed in Cagnes-sur-Mer near Renoir, eventually buying a house in the region.
Apainter of intimacy and everyday life, Albert André favored interior scenes, female portraits, tranquil landscapes, and still lifes. His light palette andserene compositions link him to the Post-Impressionistand Nabi movements, though hemaintained a personal and independent style. His work, marked by subtle emotionand refined light, reflects a quiet elegance.
Alongside his painting career, he became curator of the museum in Bagnols-sur-Cèze in 1917, aposition he held until his death. Thanks to his connections with artists and collectors, he built a remarkable modern art collection there, featuring works by Renoir, Monet, Bonnard, Marquet, and Signac. Durand-Ruel organized several solo exhibitions for Albert André inParis, London, and New York. His work was praised both in France and abroad forits consistency and dedication to an aesthetic of calm and simplicity.
Albert André died in Laudun (Gard) on July 11, 1954. His work, now displayed in several French museums—including the Musée Albert-André in Bagnols-sur-Cèze—remains that of a discreet yet essential painter, a true poet of French gentle living.
Discover more of this artist's works on the gallery's website : https://www.galeriepentcheff.fr/fr/peintre-albert-andre#Oeuvres
40 000 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Oil painting
Reference (ID): 1593880
Availability: In stock
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