Lucien Boulier (20th Century) Young Dancer - Intimate Portrait
Artist: Lucien Boulier (1882 - 1963)
Charming composition depicting a young dancerseated, in a gentle, contemplative pose.
The model, shown at mid-body,posture, with her arms folded in her lap, evoking a moment of pause ormoment of pause or reverie.
The artist develops here a delicate pictorial style, with lightlight, vibrant brushstrokes, with a pointillist treatment. The subtlesubtle palette blends pastel tones - water greens, blues and soft ochres - to give theand luminous atmosphere. The treatment of face and hairhair is distinguished by a dotted, tapering technique, giving the portraitmodernity to the portrait.The tutu, suggested in light, diaphanous shades, reinforces the impression of lightness,reinforces the impression of lightness.
The deliberately blurred background amplifies theThe deliberately blurred background amplifies the subject's presence, creating a soft, hushed ambience.Signed "Boulier" lower left.
Presented in a period gilded wood oval frame, which enhancescomposition.Technique: oil on wood
Dimensions unframed : 59 × 48 cmDimensions with frame : 68 × 59 cm
Condition : very good overall condition,slight wear to frame consistent with age.
Lucien Boulier, born 1882, died 1963, was a French pointillist painterfamous for his portraits of figures and nudes. He studied at the Ecoledes beaux-arts de Paris, where he won first prize, and exhibited in Paris between1919 and 1932. He is also known as Renoir's last pupil.
The model, shown at mid-body,posture, with her arms folded in her lap, evoking a moment of pause ormoment of pause or reverie.
The artist develops here a delicate pictorial style, with lightlight, vibrant brushstrokes, with a pointillist treatment. The subtlesubtle palette blends pastel tones - water greens, blues and soft ochres - to give theand luminous atmosphere. The treatment of face and hairhair is distinguished by a dotted, tapering technique, giving the portraitmodernity to the portrait.The tutu, suggested in light, diaphanous shades, reinforces the impression of lightness,reinforces the impression of lightness.
The deliberately blurred background amplifies theThe deliberately blurred background amplifies the subject's presence, creating a soft, hushed ambience.Signed "Boulier" lower left.
Presented in a period gilded wood oval frame, which enhancescomposition.Technique: oil on wood
Dimensions unframed : 59 × 48 cmDimensions with frame : 68 × 59 cm
Condition : very good overall condition,slight wear to frame consistent with age.
Lucien Boulier, born 1882, died 1963, was a French pointillist painterfamous for his portraits of figures and nudes. He studied at the Ecoledes beaux-arts de Paris, where he won first prize, and exhibited in Paris between1919 and 1932. He is also known as Renoir's last pupil.
900 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Oil painting on wood
Width: 48 cm (59 cm avec cadre)
Height: 59 cm (68 cm avec cadre)
Reference (ID): 1774322
Availability: In stock
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