William Albert Ablett (1877-1936) - Ritratto femminile
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Ritratto femminile, an original oil on canvas portrait by William Albert Ablett (1877–1936) from France, dated 1900–1910, measuring 115 × 86 cm, in the Art Déco style and signed by hand.
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William Albert Ablett (Paris, July 9, 1877 – Paris, April 25, 1936) was a French painter.
Biography
Of English origin, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Paris where he was a pupil of Albert Aublet and Jean-Léon Gérôme. He was awarded at the Salon des artistes français in 1900 and exhibited at the salons of the Société nationale des beaux-arts between 1910 and 1936, as well as in some exhibitions in Liège, Monte Carlo and other locations in France. He was a Knight of the Legion d'Honneur in France and a member of the Royal Academy of Arts in London. His painting production is predominantly portraiture and genre; he was also the author of illustrations for an edition of the novel Les Liaisons dangereuses by Pierre-Ambroise-François Choderlos de Laclos.
Description
Oil painting on canvas, 115x86 cm, in excellent condition, depicting a noblewoman in elegant attire, the figure emerges from the dark background and indistinct contours, thanks to a skilful use of light focused on the protagonist's face. High-quality painting.
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William Albert Ablett (Paris, July 9, 1877 – Paris, April 25, 1936) was a French painter.
Biography
Of English origin, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Paris where he was a pupil of Albert Aublet and Jean-Léon Gérôme. He was awarded at the Salon des artistes français in 1900 and exhibited at the salons of the Société nationale des beaux-arts between 1910 and 1936, as well as in some exhibitions in Liège, Monte Carlo and other locations in France. He was a Knight of the Legion d'Honneur in France and a member of the Royal Academy of Arts in London. His painting production is predominantly portraiture and genre; he was also the author of illustrations for an edition of the novel Les Liaisons dangereuses by Pierre-Ambroise-François Choderlos de Laclos.
Description
Oil painting on canvas, 115x86 cm, in excellent condition, depicting a noblewoman in elegant attire, the figure emerges from the dark background and indistinct contours, thanks to a skilful use of light focused on the protagonist's face. High-quality painting.
accurate packing and shipping is guaranteed
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Edition
Original
Artist
William Albert Ablett (1877-1936)
Title of artwork
Ritratto femminile
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
115 cm
Width
86 cm
Style
Art Deco
Period
1900-1910
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