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瑪德蓮‧索洛涅畫像 Portrait de Madeleine Sologne 簽名左下：Kisling Paris 1936 Signed lower left Kisling, inscribed Paris and dated 1936 「巴黎畫派」藝術家:莫依斯.奇斯林(Moise Kisling, 1891-1953)被藝術記者和史學家,封為「蒙巴納斯 之王」。奇斯林出身於奧匈帝國時代的波蘭,年少時 曾就讀於克拉科夫的美術學院(School of Fine Arts in Kraków)。他為人熱情大方,身邊總是圍繞著藝文好 友:莫迪里亞尼、畢卡索等人。奇斯林帶有神秘氛圍的 東方主義風格,感官鮮明、用色華美,是咆哮的二十年 代,巴黎藝壇中地位舉足輕重的藝術家。 奇斯林的初期作品受後印象(Post-Impressionism)與 立體主義(Cubism)影響,帶有幾何化物件與分割式 構圖的特徵。後來他改以義大利文藝復興和巴洛克等古 典藝術中找尋靈感,培養自己獨有的寫實風格,以花 卉、人物肖像作品,最為藝術藏家趨之若鶩。1915 年 第一次世界大戰期間,奇斯林為法國參戰,因功授予他 公民身份;第二次世界大戰爆發,他則因猶太裔身分擔 心受納粹迫害,被迫移民至美國。 今次拍品《瑪德蓮.索洛涅畫像》為法國知名女演員瑪 德蓮.索洛涅(Madeleine Sologne, 1912-1995)芳 齡二十四歲時,擔任奇斯林模特兒時期畫就。構圖以中 心人物為主,筆觸優雅細緻,靜謐中暗藏騷動線條的植 物背景,襯托出女主角高貴不凡的氣質。猶如十七世紀 荷蘭畫風格,靜態人物身穿白色華麗蕾絲,對比黑色天 鵝絨衣料。畫家悉心構成五官輪廓的明暗對比,還原女 主角栩栩如生的樣貌,她以專注且傳神的眼神與觀者對 望。左下方刻意放大、修長的手部線條,巧妙平衡了畫 面構圖。多數學者認為奇斯林的純熟畫風,同時間汲取 了古典技法與新潮流思維,以極度個人化的表現為現代 藝術史上留下精彩的篇章。 Moïse Kisling (1891-1953), an artist of the "School of Paris," was celebrated by art journalists and historians as the "King of Montparnasse." Born in Poland during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Kisling studied at the School of Fine Arts in Kraków in his youth. Known for his warm and generous personality, he was often surrounded by artistic friends such as Modiglianiand Picasso. His work, characterized by a mysterious Orientalist style, vivid sensations, and rich colors, made him a prominent figure in the Paris art scene during the Roaring Twenties. Kisling's early works were influenced by Post- Impressionism and Cubism, featuring geometric froms and segmented compositions. Later, he drew inspiration from classical art, such as the Italian Renaissance and Baroque, and developed his own distinctive realist style. His floral paintings and portraits became highly sought after by art collectors. In 1915, during World War I, Kisling fought for France and was granted French citizenship for his service. However, with the outbreak of World War II, fearing persecution due to his Jewish heritage, he was forced to emigrate to the United States. The artwork "Portrait de Madeleine Sologne" depicts the renowned French actress Madeleine Sologne (1912-1995) at the age of twenty-four during her time as a model for Kisling. The composition centers on the figure, showcasing elegant and delicate brushwork. The tranquil yet subtly dynamic background of plants enhances the subject's noble and extraordinary demeanor. In the style of 17th-century Dutch painting, the static figure is adorned in luxurious white lace that beautifully contrasts with the black velvet fabric. The artist skillfully constructs the contrasts of light and shadow in the facial features, rendering the subject's appearance lifelike. She gazes intently and expressively at the viewer. The deliberately elongated and enlarged lines of the hand in the lower left corner cleverly balance the composition. Most scholars believe that Kisling's mastery of painting draws simultaneously from classical techniques and contemporary ideas, leaving a remarkable chapter in the history of modern art through his highly personalized expression.
