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Henri Rousseau
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Henri Rousseau
- La Fantasia des Nemenchas, Algérie
- Signé et daté en bas à gauche Henri Rousseau '19; titré au dos; porte au dos d'anciens numéros 14, 804 et 3838
- Huile sur toile
- 65 x 92 cm ; 25 5/8 by 36 1/4 in
Provenance
Galerie George Petit
Exhibited
Georges Rousseau, Henri Rousseau, Toulouse 1935, cité p. 418, titré Fantasia des Nemouchas (Algérie);
Paul Ruffié, Henri Rousseau Le dernier orientaliste, Lavaur 2015, illustré p.171 sous le même titre
Paul Ruffié, Henri Rousseau Le dernier orientaliste, Lavaur 2015, illustré p.171 sous le même titre
Condition
Painting on its original canvas ; two small scratches almost invisible in the left, on the sky ; no repaint visible with the UV lamp ; the painting is in very good condition, a little bit dirty and would so benefit of a light cleaning.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Rousseau représente une fantasia qu'il choisit de situer sur le plateau des Nemenchas, en Algérie. Le cadrage serré sur le groupe de cavaliers en pleine lancée plonge le spectateur dans la scène. La proximité ainsi créée communique une sensation de mouvement intense. La détermination et la fierté des cavaliers et de leurs chevaux, dont certains se cabrent avec frénésie, est magnifiquement rendue par des touches de couleur vibrantes.
Elève de Jean-Léon Gérôme, Henri-Emilien Rousseau reçut une bourse de voyage en 1900 qui lui permit de visiter l'Espagne, la Tunisie et l'Algérie en 1901. Rousseau eut un style propre et très dynamique. Passionné de chevaux, les mouvements de cavaliers sont un de ses thèmes de prédilection, avec les vastes paysages et les scènes de vie nomade.