Painting titled "La Source ou L'Eau" by Henri Lehmann, Original Artwork, Oil

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La Source ou L'Eau (1865) Painting by Henri Lehmann

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Dimensions Height 47.6in, Width 59.1in
Framing This artwork is not framed
Categories Classicism Portrait

Cette œuvre est une représentation poétique et symbolique de la source, un élément essentiel de la vie.

Dans cette peinture, Lehmann nous présente une jeune femme se tenant près d'une source d'eau fraîche et claire. La scène dégage une atmosphère de calme et de sérénité. La figure féminine, gracieuse et élégante, est représentée dans une pose délicate, évoquant l'harmonie entre l'homme et la nature.

Lehmann a utilisé une palette de couleurs douces et délicates pour créer une ambiance paisible. Les nuances de bleu, de vert et de blanc évoquent la fraîcheur de l'eau et la pureté de la source. Les jeux de lumière subtils et les reflets sur la surface de l'eau ajoutent une dimension de réalisme à la composition.

La composition de la peinture est équilibrée, avec la figure centrale de la jeune femme se détachant harmonieusement du paysage environnant. Les détails minutieux, tels que les plis de sa robe et les feuilles de la végétation environnante, témoignent de la maîtrise technique de Lehmann.

"La Source" ou "L'Eau" exprime symboliquement la notion de pureté, de renouveau et de vitalité associée à l'eau. Cette œuvre invite le spectateur à contempler la beauté de la nature et à se connecter avec cette source de vie essentielle.

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Artist represented by Artmajeur Editions

Henri Lehmann

France

Henri Lehmann was a French painter of the 19th century, born on July 17, 1814 in Kiel, Germany and died on December 3, 1882 in Paris. He is best known for his portraits, historical paintings and religious compositions. Born[...]

Born into a family of artists, Lehmann was introduced to art at an early age. He studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he was a pupil of François-Édouard Picot. He was also influenced by the work of his older brother, Rudolf Lehmann, himself a painter.

Henri Lehmann won the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1835, which allowed him to stay at the Villa Medici in Rome for several years. It was there that he deepened his knowledge of art and developed his pictorial style.

Back in Paris, Lehmann enjoyed a flourishing career in as a painter. He made many portraits of prominent people of the time, including members of the nobility and members of high society. His portraits are distinguished by their precision and elegance, capturing with finesse the features and expressions of his subjects.

In addition to his portraits, Henri Lehmann also distinguished himself in historical and religious painting. He made compositions inspired by antiquity, mythology and biblical subjects. His works are characterized by their balanced composition, their mastery of drawing and their harmonious color palette.

Henri Lehmann has participated in numerous exhibitions in France and abroad, receiving distinctions for his work. He was also a professor at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he trained many talented artists.

Today, the works of Henri Lehmann are present in numerous public and private collections. Its artistic heritage contributes to the enrichment of French cultural heritage.