Edouard Menta (1858-1915) - Scène animée
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Scène animée, an original watercolour by Edouard Menta (1858–1915) from the 1900–1910 period, in the impressionist style, depicting a day scene, origination Switzerland, 19 cm high by 13 cm wide, hand-signed, original edition, sold by owner or dealer, with a few small damp spots.
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Beautiful watercolor by painter Édouard Menta (1858) on one of his preferred themes, the textile courier's accident.
Dimensions: H 19 cm, W 13 cm
To note: a few small damp spots.
Signed bottom right.
Born in Geneva, Menta studied under Barthélemy Menn. Beginning as a landscape painter, Menta turned to genre scenes and portraits. In this example, we can see the contrasting style of his work. On the one hand, Menn's plein-air training is visible in the loose brushstrokes of the foliage and the horizon. On the other hand, the dynamism shown in the colors of the dresses and the tassels on the lady reflect his fascination with Impressionism. In 1874, Menta made his debut at an exhibition in Geneva, which led to regular exhibitions in France. From around 1880, the artist lived in Nice on the Côte d'Azur, very likely the subject depicted here. The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice houses several of his works.
Biographical source: Christie's
Beautiful watercolor by painter Édouard Menta (1858) on one of his preferred themes, the textile courier's accident.
Dimensions: H 19 cm, W 13 cm
To note: a few small damp spots.
Signed bottom right.
Born in Geneva, Menta studied under Barthélemy Menn. Beginning as a landscape painter, Menta turned to genre scenes and portraits. In this example, we can see the contrasting style of his work. On the one hand, Menn's plein-air training is visible in the loose brushstrokes of the foliage and the horizon. On the other hand, the dynamism shown in the colors of the dresses and the tassels on the lady reflect his fascination with Impressionism. In 1874, Menta made his debut at an exhibition in Geneva, which led to regular exhibitions in France. From around 1880, the artist lived in Nice on the Côte d'Azur, very likely the subject depicted here. The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice houses several of his works.
Biographical source: Christie's
Details
Artist
Edouard Menta (1858-1915)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Scène animée
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Switzerland
Condition
Fair condition
Height
19 cm
Width
13 cm
Depiction/theme
Day scene
Style
Impressionism
Period
1900-1910
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