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Lot description
Original ink drawing on paper by French academic artist Charles Edouard Delort, signed and dated 1871 in the lower left corner. The figure depicts a court jester or performer, rendered in fine detail with expressive posture and delicate linework. Charles Edouard Delort was a French academic painter and illustrator known for his richly detailed genre scenes, often romanticizing the medieval and Renaissance eras. A pupil of Jean-Leon Gerome and Marc-Charles-Gabriel Gleyre at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Delort developed a refined style characterized by technical precision and historical themes. His works were widely exhibited at the Paris Salon and continue to be collected for their theatricality and craftsmanship. The piece is inscribed A mon ami Outin, indicating it was dedicated to his friend. Artist: Charles Edouard Delort (French 1841-1895) Issued: 1871 Dimensions: 14"L x 16.25"H Country of Origin: France Provenance: Dr. Robert H. Baer Collection