French Mythological Nude Oil On Canvas Signed Camille Bellanger And Dated 1877

French Mythological Nude Oil On Canvas Signed Camille Bellanger And Dated 1877
French Mythological Nude Oil On Canvas Signed Camille Bellanger And Dated 1877
French Mythological Nude Oil On Canvas Signed Camille Bellanger And Dated 1877
French Mythological Nude Oil On Canvas Signed Camille Bellanger And Dated 1877
French Mythological Nude Oil On Canvas Signed Camille Bellanger And Dated 1877
French Mythological Nude Oil On Canvas Signed Camille Bellanger And Dated 1877
French Mythological Nude Oil On Canvas Signed Camille Bellanger And Dated 1877

French Mythological Nude Oil On Canvas Signed Camille Bellanger And Dated 1877
French Mythological Nude Camille F. Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco. National Gallery of Art, London. Magnificent antique oil on canvas painting signed and dated Camille Bellanger 1877. Camille Felix Bellanger was one of the most talented and well schooled French artists of the 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in Paris in 1853 and passed in 1923. Most of his paintings are in museum collections. He was educated at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, The School of Beautiful Arts in Paris. He studied with the finest masters of the time. At the young age of 21 he won second prize at the Rome exposition. He went on to win many medals and prizes for his paintings. He became an art professor and went on to share his knowledge of painting to deserving artists. He became a knight of the Legion of Honor in 1911. This was the most important achievement any artist could attain. He was known for his exceptional paintings of historical subjects and nature. Camille Félix Bellanger received his artistic training at the École des Beaux Arts. In 1875 he won a second class medal in the Prix de Rome competition (Rome Prize). Bellanger painted a range of subjects from history, genre to portraits. Examples of his works include Death of Abel (1875); Angel at the Tomb (1877); Twilight and Morning (1881); Coucou! (1882); Cupid Asleep, A Florist (1883). Bellanger regularly exhibited his works at the French Salon in. And he wrote a book entitled Traité de Peinture (Treatise of Painting). He was also a professor of drawing at the military school of Saint-Cyr. In 1911, Bellanger was decorated as a Chevalier de la Légion dHonneur (Knight of the Legion of Honor). The painting we are offering in our opinion is his best work. It depicts a mythological wood nymph holding a tambourine. To her left is a Satyr term that appears to be glaring at her. Her eyes are looking at you from any angle of viewing. They follow you around the room. This is a big beautiful mythological nude oil on canvas. It measures 56 inches high by 38 inches wide. The framed size is 65 inches high by 45 inches wide. The painting is in superb condition having been professionally relined, cleaned and conserved by the finest painting conservator in the U. All one needs is a wall to hang this masterpiece on and appreciate one of the worlds finest paintings. The painting is signed in the lower left Camille Bellanger and dated under the signature 1877. It was a later work 57 by 43 dated 1893. It depicted Daphnis and Chloe a mythological subject of a shepard boy blinded by the nymph that loved him. This will be the most beautiful and cherished possession for the art connoisseur or collector who becomes its new owner. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the finest French 19th century paintings by one of the most important French Artists and professors. Paintings by this artist are on display at the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, The National Gallery of Art London and the Musse d’Orsay Paris. This painting is now in the private collection of beverlyhillsantiques. We are happy to assist you. Additional Information for Buyers. All items offered are guaranteed genuine and accurately described. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Get Vendio Gallery – Now FREE! The free listing tool. The item “French Mythological Nude Oil On Canvas Signed Camille Bellanger And Dated 1877″ is in sale since Wednesday, November 28, 2012. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “beverlyhillsantiques.com” and is located in West Hills, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
  • Signed?: Signed
  • Medium: Oil
  • Subject: Nudes
  • Style: Realism
  • Size Type/Largest Dimension: Large (Greater than 30”)
  • Date of Creation: 1800-1899
  • Region of Origin: Europe
  • Features: Framed
  • Artist: Bellanger
  • Year: 1877

French Mythological Nude Oil On Canvas Signed Camille Bellanger And Dated 1877

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