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Albert Breauté
After the ball, painting, portrait, framed, belle epoque

1894

$7,743.41
£5,687.91
€6,857.50VAT Included
CA$10,685.28
A$10,876.51
CHF 6,191.12
MX$131,287.56
NOK 72,191.83
SEK 73,062.27
DKK 49,562.98

About the Item

Albert Bréauté (1854-1941) After the Ball, 1894 Oil on canvas 65 x 54 cm 77 x 66.5 cm with frame Signed and dated lower left 1894 Exhibition: Society of Friends of the Arts of Seine-et-Marne 9th exhibition 1896 Frame is complimentary and might have a few chips on the side - not visible when hanged on the wall. Après le bal (After the Ball) is a captivating oil on canvas painted in 1894 by the French artist Albert Bréauté. Measuring 65 x 54 cm, this work is a quintessential example of late 19th-century genre painting, blending the elegance of the Belle Époque with the emerging sensibilities of Art Nouveau. The painting depicts a moment of intimate exhaustion and quiet reflection. A young woman, dressed in an elaborate white evening gown, is shown resting after the festivities of a ball. The composition is notable for its soft, luminous palette and the delicate rendering of textures—from the frothiness of the tulle and lace to the satin sheen of her dress. Bréauté masterfully captures the "blue hour" or a dimly lit interior, using light to highlight the sitter’s pensive expression and the graceful slouch of her posture. The year 1894 marks a period where Bréauté was deeply influenced by both academic precision and the atmospheric freedom of the Impressionists, resulting in a work that feels both technically rigorous and emotionally evocative. Albert Bréauté was a recognized figure in the French art scene of his time, frequently exhibiting at the Salon des Artistes Français. This specific piece was notably showcased at the 9th exhibition of the Société des Amis des Arts de Seine-et-Marne in 1896. This painting serves as a beautiful testament to the refined social life of the late 19th century, capturing the fleeting transition between public glamour and private solitude.
  • Creator:
    Albert Breauté (1854 - 1941, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1894
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.19 in (66.5 cm)Width: 30.32 in (77 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    frame is complimentary and might have a few chips on the side - not visible when hanged on the wall.
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2945218252042

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