Herman Richir ( 1866-1942 ) famous Belgian artist , Art Nouveau portrait of a young girl ” reverie ” .
This one fine example in the Art Nouveau style, very rare to find such a nice example of it .
The painting is framed in an astonishing nice art nouveau frame ( one of a kind )
Additional info about the artist :
Herman Richir (born Herman Jean Joseph Richir on December 4, 1866 in Ixelles and died on March 15, 1942), is a Belgian academic painter of allegorical and mythological scenes, nudes and portraits.
Herman Richir also produced posters under the pseudonym “Hamner” (anagram of his first name), in particular two advertising chromolithographs for Delhaize in the Art Nouveau style.
The artist entered the Academy of Fine Arts of Saint-Josse-ten-Node and received backing from Charles Hermans who provided valuable advice.
From 1884 to 1889 he continued his studies at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels under the direction of Jean-François Portaels. Already a memer of the Academ … Displaying 750 of 7063 characters.
Additional info about the style :
Art Nouveau is an international style of art, architecture and applied art, especially the decorative arts, that was most popular between 1890 and 1910. A reaction to the academic art of the 19th century, it was inspired by natural forms and structures, particularly the curved lines of plants and flowers.
English uses the French name Art Nouveau (new art). The style is related to styles that emerged in many countries in Europe at about the same time: in Austria it is known as Secessionsstil after Wiener Secession
Art Nouveau is a total art style: It embraces a wide range of fine and decorative arts, including architecture, painting, graphic art, interior design, jewelry, furniture, textiles, ceramics, glass art, and metal work.
By 1910, Art Nouveau was already out of style. So it was replaced as the dominant European architectural and decorative style first by Art Deco and then by Modernism.
Title: ” reverie ”
Médium: oil on canvas
Signature: signed on the top corner left
Provenance: private collection
Dimensions canvas: 30 cm x 40,5 cm
Dimensions frame : 48 cm x 583 cm ( nice period frame )
Condition: very good condition ( cleaned artwork )
Artiste : Herman Richir (1844-1942)
School : Belgian school
Sold with the frame .
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