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198 - MUSKETEER - FRENCH SCHOOL, 19th century.
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Estimate €1,500 - €4,000
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Description
MUSKETEER - FRENCH SCHOOL, 19th century. Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 80 x 48 cm unframed, 96 x 63 cm framed. The central figure is depicted full-length, proudly carrying a sword and dressed in a striking blue-green doublet, puffed breeches, a wide-brimmed hat, and a white ruff. The figure, with a haughty expression and a curved moustache, appears to be posing theatrically in a neutral, stage-like setting. The painting stands out for its decorative flair and the vibrant colours of the clothing, which combine reds, blues and yellows in a striking harmony. The vertical composition stylises the figure, emphasising his gallant bearing. The polished, academic technique reveals a desire to evoke history, typical of 19th-century genre painting. This image, more than a portrait, serves as a type or archetype of a brave and courteous masculine ideal. The work reflects the Romantic aesthetic of the 19th century, in which a renewed appreciation of the past and theatrical themes merge into a visual language brimming with nostalgia and character.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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