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Lot description
Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel (French, 1839-1929) 'An Amusing Composition' signed and dated 'A. A. LESREL 1891' l.r., oil on panel 58 x 47cm Provenance: With William Rivett, (Gainsborough Gallery) Ltd., London. A pupil of Jean-Léon Gérôme, Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel was one of the foremost French painters of the 'troubadour style' in the late 19th century. Renowned for his meticulously detailed historical interiors and scenes of courtly life, Lesrel's works evoke the splendour and refinement of the 17th and 18th centuries with theatrical precision. His paintings - often depicting nobles, cardinals and soldiers engaged in study or intrigue - reveal an exquisite command of texture, light and costume. Drawing upon the academic tradition, Lesrel combined historical accuracy with a romantic nostalgia for the grandeur of the past, making his work especially admired among collectors of history and genre painting. Condition Report: Framed: 77 x 65cm There are some small losses to the stained glass window in the upper right. A couple of small white speckles to the figure in red. Appears to be in otherwise good order. The panel is in plane; the reverse is cradled. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.