René Xavier François Prinet (1861-1946) Red Chalk Drawing Of A Young Woman With A Basket

A beautiful original sanguine drawing signed RX Prinet, depicting an intimate scene of a young woman carrying a child in a basket. The delicate composition showcases the artist's mastery of drawing and sensitivity of line. The supple and precise modeling, the fineness of the lines, and the subtlety of the shadows perfectly reflect Prinet's academic talent, as well as his attachment to scenes of everyday life imbued with humanity and gentleness. Artist: René Xavier François Prinet (1861–1946) Technique: Sanguine on paper Signature: Signed lower right Dimensions (sight): 25 × 39 cm Dimensions (framed): 50 × 36 cm Framing: Wooden frame with mat Condition: Excellent overall condition Shipping: €30 Biographical Note: René Xavier François Prinet (1861–1946) was a French painter born in Vitry-le-François. A student of Jean-Léon Gérôme and Benjamin-Constant, he exhibited regularly at the Salon des Artistes Français, where he received several awards. A painter of figures, intimate scenes, and portraits, he worked within the French academic tradition while developing a personal sensibility focused on everyday life, family scenes, and landscapes. He became a professor at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris and played a significant role in the artistic development of the early 20th century. His works are held in several French public collections and museums and remain sought after on the art market.