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Abduction Of Amphitrite - Preparatory Study For A Monumental Composition - Early 20th Century
Preparatory study for a monumental composition - Abduction of Amphitrite
French school, late 19th - early 20th century
Oil on canvas. 52 × 43 cm
Gilded molded wood frame, 62 × 53 cm
Very good overall condition
The scene depicts the abduction of Amphitrite by Neptune: in the center, a female figure is swept into the waves while a tritone sounds his conch shell to announce the procession; on the right, Neptune draped in red brandishes his trident from the waves, dominating the composition. To the left, rearing sea horses give the scene its tumultuous character. Several secondary figures - tritons and sea creatures - populate the foreground, enlivening the foaming waters.
Nymph of the sea and granddaughter of Ocean, Amphitrite was fleeing Neptune's advances when he sent a dolphin to find her and win her over. In some more violent versions of the myth, Neptune kidnaps her directly and takes her to rule the seas with him. This is the version the artist has chosen here.
This painting is distinguished from its counterpart by the preservation of its painted frieze, adorned with garlands, shells and cartouches in the taste of Belle Époque decor. An inscription has been partially covered in the upper part of this frieze; deciphered under raking light, it appears to read "Leconte [or Lecontre] - NY 1901", which could refer to the artist's name and indicate an execution in New York in 1901.
As with the Proserpine, the checkerboard pattern visible beneath the paint layer attests to the preparatory function of the work, which was probably intended for wall or ceiling decoration.
Modern frame in gilded molded wood, identical to that of the counterpart.
This work is offered in conjunction with its counterpart, an Abduction of Proserpine of the same dimensions and frame, forming a pair probably intended for the same decorative program.
Work on view at the gallery (07240).
Shipping: please contact us for information on shipping costs in France and abroad.
French school, late 19th - early 20th century
Oil on canvas. 52 × 43 cm
Gilded molded wood frame, 62 × 53 cm
Very good overall condition
The scene depicts the abduction of Amphitrite by Neptune: in the center, a female figure is swept into the waves while a tritone sounds his conch shell to announce the procession; on the right, Neptune draped in red brandishes his trident from the waves, dominating the composition. To the left, rearing sea horses give the scene its tumultuous character. Several secondary figures - tritons and sea creatures - populate the foreground, enlivening the foaming waters.
Nymph of the sea and granddaughter of Ocean, Amphitrite was fleeing Neptune's advances when he sent a dolphin to find her and win her over. In some more violent versions of the myth, Neptune kidnaps her directly and takes her to rule the seas with him. This is the version the artist has chosen here.
This painting is distinguished from its counterpart by the preservation of its painted frieze, adorned with garlands, shells and cartouches in the taste of Belle Époque decor. An inscription has been partially covered in the upper part of this frieze; deciphered under raking light, it appears to read "Leconte [or Lecontre] - NY 1901", which could refer to the artist's name and indicate an execution in New York in 1901.
As with the Proserpine, the checkerboard pattern visible beneath the paint layer attests to the preparatory function of the work, which was probably intended for wall or ceiling decoration.
Modern frame in gilded molded wood, identical to that of the counterpart.
This work is offered in conjunction with its counterpart, an Abduction of Proserpine of the same dimensions and frame, forming a pair probably intended for the same decorative program.
Work on view at the gallery (07240).
Shipping: please contact us for information on shipping costs in France and abroad.
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