Leon Lhermitte Collection

The Distillery; Les Degustateurs d Eau-de-Vie-de Marc ou L Alambic, c
1197510 The Distillery; Les Degustateurs d Eau-de-Vie-de Marc ou L Alambic, c.1872 (charcoal on paper) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925)

Evening Meal, (oil on canvas)
989537 Evening Meal, (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 78.2x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Evening Meal; Repas de Soir. Leon Augustin Lhermitte (1844-1925)

Maternity, (pastel on paper)
989724 Maternity, (pastel on paper) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 54x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maternity; Maternite. Leon Augustin Lhermitte (1844-1925). Pastel on paper

Nuns Sewing, (oil on canvas)
827372 Nuns Sewing, (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 57.8x85.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nuns Sewing. Leon Augustin Lhermitte (1844-1925). Oil on canvas

Young Tedder; Jeune Faneuse, c. 1920 (pastel on brown paper)
651251 Young Tedder; Jeune Faneuse, c.1920 (pastel on brown paper) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 35.3x47.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Tedder; Jeune Faneuse)

The Gleaners, 1912 (oil on canvas)
827092 The Gleaners, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 90.2x129.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gleaners. Leon Augustin Lhermitte (1844-1925). Oil on canvas

Little Girls at the School of Mont-Saint-Pere, (charcoal on paper)
989726 Little Girls at the School of Mont-Saint-Pere, (charcoal on paper) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 29x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Man and Woman drinking eau de vie, (pastel on paper)
989725 Man and Woman drinking eau de vie, (pastel on paper) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 38.3x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and Woman drinking eau de vie)

Exit of the Herd of Chailly Street; Sortie du troupeau du rue Chailly
1769857 Exit of the Herd of Chailly Street; Sortie du troupeau du rue Chailly, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 95.3x121.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Nerve physiology lesson, 19th century
Nerve physiology lesson. 19th-century artwork of the French physiologist Claude Bernard (1813-1878) demonstrating the role of vasomotor nerves (nerves affecting blood vessels) in a rabbit

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Leon Lhermitte: A Versatile Artist of 19th-Century France Leon Lhermitte (1844-1922) was a renowned French painter and draftsman, celebrated for his diverse body of work. From capturing the conviviality of an evening meal in "The Distillery: Les Degustateurs d'Eau-de-Vie-de-Marc ou L'Alambic" to the tender moment of "Maternity" in pastel, Lhermitte's artistry shines in various mediums. His oil on canvas masterpieces, such as "The Gleaners" and "Nuns Sewing," showcase his skillful use of light and color to depict the daily lives of the French people. In contrast, his pastel works like "Young Tedder; Jeune Faneuse," "Little Girls at the School of Mont-Saint-Pere," and "Man and Woman drinking eau de vie," reveal his ability to capture the essence of human emotion and intimacy. Lhermitte's charcoal on paper drawing, "Exit of the Herd of Chailly Street," demonstrates his mastery of composition and form. Moreover, his 19th-century nerve physiology lesson illustrates his versatility, showcasing his scientific illustration skills. Throughout his career, Leon Lhermitte left an indelible mark on French art, capturing the essence of life's simple pleasures and complexities with unparalleled skill and sensitivity.