Lot n° 135
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Emile FRIANT (1863 - 1932) - Lot 135
Emile FRIANT (1863 - 1932)
Bust portrait of a man in military dress, 1915
Black stone on paper
Signed, located in "Malzéville La Douëra" and dated "1915" center left
55 x 37.5 cm on view
(Very slight wear to the paper)
NOTICE
Émile Friant, a French painter of the realist movement, is renowned for his portraits and scenes of daily life, in which he combines technical precision with profound sensitivity. Friant excelled in depicting his models, whether anonymous figures or celebrities, with an attention to detail and finesse that captured not only the physical appearance, but also the interiority of his subjects. His mastery of light and shadow lends a striking depth and realism to his works, giving them an almost palpable dimension.
His works are distinguished by a sober palette and elegant tonalities that reinforce the intimate, expressive atmosphere of his compositions. Every element, from the rendering of textures to facial expressions, is accurately rendered, testifying to his technical rigor and keen sense of observation. Friant succeeds in combining realistic fidelity with emotional intensity, creating works that exude humanity and nobility.
Close in his approach to realism to painters such as Jules Bastien-Lepage and Léon Bonnat, Émile Friant established himself as a master of academic art in the XIXᵉ century. Today, his works are sought after for their technical precision and psychological depth, illustrating his unique talent for immortalizing his subjects with exceptional delicacy and refinement.
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