A pair of reverse glass gouache paintings landscapes , one featuring a castle and a bathing scene, the other a hilly landscape with groves of trees and animals and figures. The drawing is exceptionally precise, especially considering the difficult technique of reverse glass painting, which involves beginning with details that are gradually covered by successive layers. Molded giltwood frames. One of them is signed Lebelle. Circa 1810
Painting under glass is also called painting in the style of Eludoric painting, a technique invented in the mid-18th century by Arnaud-Vincent de Monpetit. It consists of small paintings on very fine canvas, glued and fixed under a protective pane of glass. Louis-Nicolas and Henri-Joseph van Blarenberghe were two brothers, born in Lille, who painted with gouache during the 18th century. Their style was similar, and they often worked together on the same painting. They specialized in seascapes and scenes of military encampments and battles. The miniatures painted by the two brothers often decorate snuffboxes and small art objects.
Condition report : very good condition.
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- Reference :
- 2214
- Availability :
- Item available
- Width :
- 20 (cm)
- Height :
- 15 (cm)
- Depth :
- 2 (cm)
- Era:
- 19th century
