Charles Eugène Bunel, Portrait Of A Woman, Oil On Panel Dated 1942

Charles Eugène Bunel (1863-1947), Portrait of a Woman, oil on panel signed and dated 1942. Size: 35 cm x 26.5 cm. The very slightly warped panel was reinforced on the back by two thin wooden strips nailed at the head and foot of the panel on the back of the work, as well as two wide strips of thin cardboard, themselves glued to the panel. The nails are slightly visible at the head and foot of the work.

"Student of Cabanel and Charles Lhuillier. Member of the French Artists, he painted portraits and landscapes, but especially military scenes, illustrating Colonel Rousset's work on the war of 1870..." Benezit

This portrait, painted in 1942 by Charles Eugène Bunel, demonstrates the artist's talent for capturing the expression and personality of his models. Bunel, known for his realistic yet sensitive style, marked his era with works that combined fine lines and psychological depth. This portrait of a woman is striking for the profound sadness it exudes. The artist, known for his ability to capture the soul of his models, was able to convey a palpable melancholy through the gaze, the posture and the play of light and shadow. The delicate features, the choice of colors and the facial expression invite the viewer to introspection, as if the painting carried within it the weight of an era marked by uncertainty and war.