Theseus 1839

Pierre Joseph Célestin François

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60 ⨯ 47 cm
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Robert Schreuder Antiquair

• Sobre la obra de arte
  Pierre Joseph Célestin François (Namur 1759 - Brussels 1851): Theseus, oil on panel.
  The stone (down right) with the name of the artist as well the (nick)name of the model and the occasion the painting was made.
  
  Pierre François studied in Charleroi and later at the art academy of Antwerp. In 1778 and 1789 he went to Rome and stayed there both times for a few years. After his return François worked mainly in Brussels, where he specialized in historical and mythological subjects; he also got commissions for religious paintings as well as portraits. François was professor at the Brussels Royal Art Academy and made the drawing for this painting during a class he organized for his students in 1821. The family name of the model is difficult to read, but the nickname 'Hercule de Lyon' makes all clear. Hercule was a very searched after model: not only was he present in Brussels in 1821 but according to an article in a newspaper from Gent dated December 1833, Hercule stood model for the students of the art academy there.
  According to the text on the stone down right François made the drawing for this painting during his class of 1821 but made this painting some years later, in 1839.
  Work of François are also present in several churches and the Royal Museums of art in Belgium as well as in the palace of Malmaison, the residence of Napoleon outside of Paris.
  
• Sobre el artista
  Pierre Joseph Célestin François, pintor flamenco histórico, de género y de miniaturas, así como grabador, nació en Namur en 1759. Fue alumno de Lens y viajó por Francia, Italia y Alemania, pero finalmente se estableció en Bruselas, donde se convirtió en profesor de la Academia. Sus alumnos fueron muy numerosos, incluidos Navez, Decaisne, Madou y otros. Murió en 1851. Entre sus obras destacan: -Marius sentado sobre las Ruinas de Cartago. (Galería Bruselas.) -Un médico consultado por dos ancianas. (Museo de Haarlem.) -La Asunción. (Academia de Gante).

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