Maximilien Luce (1858-1941) - Au balcon de l'opéra.
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Au balcon de l'opéra, a pencil drawing by Maximilien Luce (France, 1900–1910), 19.5 × 15.5 cm, signed, original edition, interior scene, in excellent condition.
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Maximilien Luce (1858–1941) – Original drawing in ink on paper – approx. 16 × 22 cm
Provenance
Private collection France
Sale Maison R&C Marseille June 20, 2019, lot 101
Private collection Netherlands
Original drawing in black ink on paper by the French neo-impressionist artist Maximilien Luce (1858–1941).
This expressive drawing is distinguished by a particularly powerful composition and an exceptionally free, decisive line. With a minimum of means, Luce builds a lively, dynamic scene in which light, movement and spatial effect come together in an impressive way. The spontaneous hatching and strong contours testify to the artistic mastery for which his drawings are valued internationally.
The combination of composition, expressiveness and technical quality makes this a particularly attractive and representative example of Luce’s drawing art. The artistic quality of the work is high and gives the drawing an exceptionally convincing appearance.
Maximilien Luce is regarded as one of the most important representatives of the French neo-impressionism. In addition to his paintings, his original drawings are valued by collectors for their direct character and their special place within his oeuvre.
The work is in excellent overall condition and is mounted in a frame with a fine passe-partout, which completes the presentation of the drawing in an elegant way.
Maximilien Luce (1858–1941) – Original drawing in ink on paper – approx. 16 × 22 cm
Provenance
Private collection France
Sale Maison R&C Marseille June 20, 2019, lot 101
Private collection Netherlands
Original drawing in black ink on paper by the French neo-impressionist artist Maximilien Luce (1858–1941).
This expressive drawing is distinguished by a particularly powerful composition and an exceptionally free, decisive line. With a minimum of means, Luce builds a lively, dynamic scene in which light, movement and spatial effect come together in an impressive way. The spontaneous hatching and strong contours testify to the artistic mastery for which his drawings are valued internationally.
The combination of composition, expressiveness and technical quality makes this a particularly attractive and representative example of Luce’s drawing art. The artistic quality of the work is high and gives the drawing an exceptionally convincing appearance.
Maximilien Luce is regarded as one of the most important representatives of the French neo-impressionism. In addition to his paintings, his original drawings are valued by collectors for their direct character and their special place within his oeuvre.
The work is in excellent overall condition and is mounted in a frame with a fine passe-partout, which completes the presentation of the drawing in an elegant way.
Details
Artist
Maximilien Luce (1858-1941)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Au balcon de l'opéra.
Technique
Pencil drawing
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
19.5 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Weight
1 g
Depiction/theme
Interior scene
Style
Post-Impressionism
Period
1900-1910
