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Portrait of Gustave de Maupassant, father of the writer
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Portrait of Gustave de Maupassant, father of the writer
JLJ4600705 Portrait of Gustave de Maupassant, father of the writer. Painting by Joseph Louis Hippolyte Bellange (1800-1866), 1838. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 60x1, 10m. Rouen, Musee Des Beaux Arts - Portrait of Gustave de Maupassant, father of the writer. Painting by Joseph Louis Hippolyte Bellange (1800-1866), 1838. Oil on canvas. 1, 60 x 1, 10m. Beaux-Arts Museum, Rouen, France by Bellange, Joseph-Louis-Hippolyte (1800-1866); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: Portrait of Gustave de Maupassant, father of the writer. Painting by Joseph Louis Hippolyte Bellange (1800-1866), 1838. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 60x1, 10m. Rouen, Musee Des Beaux Arts - Portrait of Gustave de Maupassant, father of the writer. Painting by Joseph Louis Hippolyte Bellange (1800-1866), 1838. Oil on canvas. 1, 60 x 1, 10m. Beaux-Arts Museum, Rouen, France); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
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This portrait captures Gustave de Maupassant, the father of renowned French writer Guy de Maupassant. Painted by Joseph Louis Hippolyte Bellange in 1838, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures 1.60x1.10m and is housed at the Beaux-Arts Museum in Rouen, France. Bellange skillfully portrays Gustave with great attention to detail, showcasing his refined features and distinguished demeanor. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the painting, enhancing its realism and creating a sense of presence. Gustave de Maupassant gazes directly at the viewer with an air of confidence and wisdom. His piercing eyes seem to hold countless stories waiting to be told - perhaps inspiring his son's literary genius. The subject wears a stylish hat that further accentuates his elegance and sophistication. Every brushstroke reveals Bellange's mastery in capturing not only physical likeness but also conveying the essence of Gustave's character. This portrait serves as a testament to both the artistic talent of Bellange and the familial connection that influenced one of France's most celebrated writers. It invites us into a moment frozen in time, allowing us to glimpse into the life and lineage behind Guy de Maupassant's remarkable body of work. As we admire this stunning print from Fine Art Finder, we are reminded once again that art has an extraordinary power to immortalize individuals while preserving their legacy for generations to come.
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