Alexis de Broca (1868-1948) - Portrait de femme de profil debout (Vendu sans prix de réserve)
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Portrait of a standing woman in profile, created in 1940–1950 in France by Alexis de Broca, using pastel, gouache and charcoal on paper, signed by hand, 48 x 25 cm (55.7 x 32 cm with frame).
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We present to you a superb antique work on paper dating from the early 20th century, depicting a woman standing, viewed in profile, wearing a long dress and leaning on the back of a chair, by Alexis de Broca (1868-1948)
Title: Portrait of a Woman in Profile.
Artist: Alexis de Broca (1868-1948)
Technique: Pastel, gouache and charcoal on paper
Signed in pencil at the bottom left.
Artwork size: 48 cm x 25 cm.
Total with the frame: 55.7 cm x 32 cm.
Condition: Good.
Conservation status: some small wear and marks on the paper. (see photos).
Alexis de Broca (1868-1948) was a French painter, draftsman and watercolorist, known for being the grandfather of film director Philippe de Broca. Trained at the Beaux-Arts, he split his career between Brittany and numerous trips to North Africa, from which he brought back Orientalist works and colonial scenes. He also stood out as a press illustrator in Nantes and created famous advertising drawings for the LU brand.
Seller's Story
Founded in 2010 in the heart of the Drouot District in Paris by Julien Chaudet, Galerie Le Chevalet Bleu presents a selection of paintings, drawings and lithographs from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as antique Chinese porcelains.
Translated by Google TranslateWe present to you a superb antique work on paper dating from the early 20th century, depicting a woman standing, viewed in profile, wearing a long dress and leaning on the back of a chair, by Alexis de Broca (1868-1948)
Title: Portrait of a Woman in Profile.
Artist: Alexis de Broca (1868-1948)
Technique: Pastel, gouache and charcoal on paper
Signed in pencil at the bottom left.
Artwork size: 48 cm x 25 cm.
Total with the frame: 55.7 cm x 32 cm.
Condition: Good.
Conservation status: some small wear and marks on the paper. (see photos).
Alexis de Broca (1868-1948) was a French painter, draftsman and watercolorist, known for being the grandfather of film director Philippe de Broca. Trained at the Beaux-Arts, he split his career between Brittany and numerous trips to North Africa, from which he brought back Orientalist works and colonial scenes. He also stood out as a press illustrator in Nantes and created famous advertising drawings for the LU brand.
Seller's Story
Founded in 2010 in the heart of the Drouot District in Paris by Julien Chaudet, Galerie Le Chevalet Bleu presents a selection of paintings, drawings and lithographs from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as antique Chinese porcelains.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Alexis de Broca (1868-1948)
Title of artwork
Portrait de femme de profil debout (Vendu sans prix de réserve)
Technique
Pastel
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
55.7 cm
Width
32 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Classical
Period
1940-1950
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