Paul-césar Helleu - Drawing 28 X 50 Cm - Young Girl
Artist: Paul-césar Helleu (1859-1927)
Charming pencil drawing by Paul-César HELLEU depicting a young girl lying on her stomach, her head resting on her hands, dreaming.
It could be a family portrait (His daughter Ellen? Whom he depicted several dozen times).
SHORT BIOGRAPHY :
Paul César Helleu, born December 17, 1859 in Vannes, France, and died March 23, 1927 in Paris, was a renowned French painter and engraver.
He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was quickly noted for his exceptional talent in portraiture and landscape painting.
He specialized in the technique of etching, which earned him great recognition in the artistic circles of his time.
Helleu was also in great demand as a high-society portraitist, counting figures such as the British royal family among his clients.
His works are distinguished by their elegance and finesse, and he is often considered one of the great masters of the Belle Époque portrait.
Drawing pencils on paper, glued on cardboard
Stamp of the artist "HELLEU" lower left (referenced Lugt L.5169)
28 x 50 cms visible (37 x 59 cms with mat and protective glass)
The drawing is currently unframed, it will however be delivered framed (choice of frame possible)
Very good general condition, light scattered foxing
Photos taken in sunlight
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It could be a family portrait (His daughter Ellen? Whom he depicted several dozen times).
SHORT BIOGRAPHY :
Paul César Helleu, born December 17, 1859 in Vannes, France, and died March 23, 1927 in Paris, was a renowned French painter and engraver.
He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was quickly noted for his exceptional talent in portraiture and landscape painting.
He specialized in the technique of etching, which earned him great recognition in the artistic circles of his time.
Helleu was also in great demand as a high-society portraitist, counting figures such as the British royal family among his clients.
His works are distinguished by their elegance and finesse, and he is often considered one of the great masters of the Belle Époque portrait.
Drawing pencils on paper, glued on cardboard
Stamp of the artist "HELLEU" lower left (referenced Lugt L.5169)
28 x 50 cms visible (37 x 59 cms with mat and protective glass)
The drawing is currently unframed, it will however be delivered framed (choice of frame possible)
Very good general condition, light scattered foxing
Photos taken in sunlight
AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED - SALE WITH INVOICE FROM OUR GALLERY
KINDLY CHECK OUR OTHER PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS FOR SALE !
3 500 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Paper
Length: 50
Width: 28
Reference (ID): 1712128
Availability: In stock
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