Mattéo Brondy (1866-1944) - Cavalier marocain, Maroc
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BRONDY Mattéo (1866-1944)
"Moroccan Cavalier"
Oil on canvas,
Signed at the lower right,
A beautiful Orientalist work by the painter Mattéo Brondy depicting a southern Moroccan cavalryman in front of a marabout, perhaps the marabout of Sidi Aïssa in Meknès.
His talent is masterful, with precise details and his colors are remarkably radiant.
This is most certainly a makhzen cavalryman, or maghzen, denoting a supplementary unit in Morocco. Its fighters (Mokhaznis) generally lived with their families under a tent, around the post where they were stationed. They could be employed on foot or on horseback and served as police. They are recognizable by their tall hats.
A student at the Académie Julian in Paris, under great masters Jules Lefèvre, Tony Robert-Fleury and Rochegrosse, he leaves the studio once he has acquired his technique. An independent artist who loves life and travel, he paints solely for pleasure. He visits Italy, then Black Africa where the overpowering light does not appeal to him. The assignments of war bring him to North Africa, to Morocco, and more particularly to Meknès. He exhibits in Morocco, Algeria and Paris.
Mattéo Brondy confesses in a letter: "I consider painting to be the image of life and to fixed as best as possible the beautiful scenes that charm our eyes, the light helping to underline their effects and to render them imperishable in our memory. And what is true for grand outdoor scenes is no less true for interior scenes where the softened effects of light contribute to making more striking the impression of calm and serenity that we feel when we visit a medina."
It is in the ardor for painting and for the places that captivate him that he paints landscapes, daily scenes, with remarkable talent, or he sketches in his sketchbook.
Note: Fine craquelure in the sky, without impact.
Dimensions: 73 x 60 cm without frame and 86.5 x 73.5 cm with its original wooden frame.
For more information, please contact us.
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Seller's Story
The gallery offers works by French and international artists ranging from the 17th to the 20th century, selected for their artistic or historical interest as well as their quality.
We ship to France and abroad via private carrier with insurance included.
For international shipments, customs fees, which are specific to each country, are to be borne by the buyer for either the outbound or return shipment.
Translated by Google TranslateBRONDY Mattéo (1866-1944)
"Moroccan Cavalier"
Oil on canvas,
Signed at the lower right,
A beautiful Orientalist work by the painter Mattéo Brondy depicting a southern Moroccan cavalryman in front of a marabout, perhaps the marabout of Sidi Aïssa in Meknès.
His talent is masterful, with precise details and his colors are remarkably radiant.
This is most certainly a makhzen cavalryman, or maghzen, denoting a supplementary unit in Morocco. Its fighters (Mokhaznis) generally lived with their families under a tent, around the post where they were stationed. They could be employed on foot or on horseback and served as police. They are recognizable by their tall hats.
A student at the Académie Julian in Paris, under great masters Jules Lefèvre, Tony Robert-Fleury and Rochegrosse, he leaves the studio once he has acquired his technique. An independent artist who loves life and travel, he paints solely for pleasure. He visits Italy, then Black Africa where the overpowering light does not appeal to him. The assignments of war bring him to North Africa, to Morocco, and more particularly to Meknès. He exhibits in Morocco, Algeria and Paris.
Mattéo Brondy confesses in a letter: "I consider painting to be the image of life and to fixed as best as possible the beautiful scenes that charm our eyes, the light helping to underline their effects and to render them imperishable in our memory. And what is true for grand outdoor scenes is no less true for interior scenes where the softened effects of light contribute to making more striking the impression of calm and serenity that we feel when we visit a medina."
It is in the ardor for painting and for the places that captivate him that he paints landscapes, daily scenes, with remarkable talent, or he sketches in his sketchbook.
Note: Fine craquelure in the sky, without impact.
Dimensions: 73 x 60 cm without frame and 86.5 x 73.5 cm with its original wooden frame.
For more information, please contact us.
--
An purchase invoice is issued for every purchase.
We ship within France and abroad by private carrier with insurance included.
Customs duties for shipments outside the EU are the buyer’s responsibility.
Seller's Story
The gallery offers works by French and international artists ranging from the 17th to the 20th century, selected for their artistic or historical interest as well as their quality.
We ship to France and abroad via private carrier with insurance included.
For international shipments, customs fees, which are specific to each country, are to be borne by the buyer for either the outbound or return shipment.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Artist
Mattéo Brondy (1866-1944)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Cavalier marocain, Maroc
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
86.5 cm
Width
73.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Classical
Period
1900-1910
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