Painter at His Easel, Oil on Canvas, Framed, Mid-20th Century
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Golden wooden frame 70 x 61.5 x 6 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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This is a remarkable painting, depicting a young child sitting comfortably in a cradle in vibrant colours. The artist has mastered contrasts magnificently, using mainly shades of blue and pink. The cradle, painted in a deep blue, creates an atmosphere of tranquillity and security around the child. The child, dressed in a delicate pink garment, immediately captures our attention. His posture and expressive eyes reveal the innocence and curiosity of childhood. The folds of fabric are rendered with precision, emphasising the softness and texture of the garment against the child's delicate skin. The painting technique used is rich and textured, adding an almost tactile dimension to the scene. The use of bold, dynamic brushstrokes brings the image to life, and the play of light accentuates the volumes and shapes, creating impressive depth. The subtle nuances and transitions of colour demonstrate a rare technical mastery. The nuanced background, with its tones of grey and blue, complements the composition harmoniously, without distracting attention from the main subject. With its balanced composition and meticulous attention to detail, this painting succeeds in conveying a gentle, universal emotion that resonates deeply with the viewer. It is a work that captures not only a moment of calm and gentleness, but also the pure essence of childhood.
- Creator:Henry Meylan (1895 - 1980, Swiss)
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 13.19 in (33.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Genève, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2018212315742
Henry Meylan
Born in Le Sentier in 1895 and died in Geneva in 1980, Henry Meylan studied at the Geneva School of Fine Arts from 1918 to 1920. ... During the Second World War, Henry Meylan became a draftsman and retraced the daily life of the troops of May 1939 and March 1945.
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