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Self Portrait Study, c. 1912 (oil on canvas)
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Self Portrait Study, c. 1912 (oil on canvas)
5933877 Self Portrait Study, c.1912 (oil on canvas) by Valette, Adolphe (1876-1942); 60.8x48 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: This unfinished self-portrait painted in his thirties shows Valette as a dapper, intense young man with a fashionable waxed moustache. Dramatically lit from behind, it conveys the image of a romantic artist, whose effect on his students can only be imagined.); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32118450
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Belle Epoque Brooding Mysterious Mystery Mystique Self Portrait 1900 1910 Years 10 10s 1910 1919 1910 1919 Years 10 10s Bearded Smouldering Years 1910 Years 10 Years Ten
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Self Portrait Study, c. 1912 - A Glimpse into the Enigmatic World of Adolphe Valette
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. In this self-portrait study, created around 1912, we are transported back in time to catch a glimpse of the enigmatic artist, Adolphe Valette. Painted in his thirties, Valette presents himself as a dapper and intense young man with a fashionable waxed mustache that adds an air of sophistication to his appearance. The dramatic lighting from behind casts shadows on his face, enhancing the mysterious aura surrounding him. As we gaze at this unfinished masterpiece, we can only imagine the profound impact he had on his students as they were captivated by his artistic prowess. Valette's self-portrait captures the essence of a romantic artist during the Belle Époque era. The painting reflects both the style and spirit of early twentieth-century artistry with its brooding intensity and smoldering presence. Measuring 60.8x48 cm and housed at Manchester Art Gallery in the UK, this artwork showcases Valette's mastery over oil on canvas technique. His attention to detail is evident in every stroke, leaving us longing for more insight into this intriguing figure. As we delve into this mesmerizing self-portrait study by Adolphe Valette through Bridgeman Images' print collection from Fine Art Finder, we are reminded once again of how art has the power to transport us across time and space while unraveling mysteries that lie within each brushstroke.
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