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Timoleon Marie Lobrichon
The Petit Thinker

c. 1865

About the Item

A student of the great French academic Bouguereau, Lobrichon has done a moving and entrancing depiction of a young girl mid-gaze. Beautifully painted and done in a circular format that was popular in the day. Lovely feeling to the face and classical in presentation - elegant! Signed: T Lobrichon center right [Name of girl, born 1959… Janvier 1865] (c.r. under spandrel) The piece itself inside the frame is 15 x 12 inches. Lovely24 karat gold leaf frame with spandrels and rayed panel, hand carved. In the late 19th century Bouguereau was a main teacher in the Atelier world of Academic painting in France. Students came and learned from him his techniques and Lobrichon has clearly adopted his technique and feel. A highly collected and sought after school of artists.
  • Creator:
    Timoleon Marie Lobrichon (1831 - 1914, French)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1865
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    A minor repair on verso of canvas but nice condition on the front and shows well. Frame is in fine condition with normal minor wear and no issues of note!
  • Gallery Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1413213747602

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