An oil on canvas, Fisherman on a boat by Emile MINET
An oil on canvas, Fisherman on a boat by Emile MINET
2.700,00 €
Émile-Louis MINET 1841-1923
Born in Rouen, where his father ran a drinking establishment. Very early on, young Émile showed a talent for drawing, and his father entrusted him to an Indian designer. He stayed there for 3 years, not appreciating the industrial side of things.
He then learned wool weaving in Elbeuf.
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| Dimensions | 53.5 × 43.5 cm |
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At the age of 25, in partnership with his father, they set up a cloth finishing business, which eventually collapsed due to the recession.
Émile-Louis returned to his passion and, with financial help from friends, studied at the École de Dessin de Rouen under Gustave Morin.
He perfected his skills with Parisian painters Humbert, Jules Lefebvre, Gervex and Guillemet.
µAttracted by nature, he accompanied landscape painter César de Cock to paint in the Giverny region...
He excels in rural paintings like ours.
He was present at all the Salons of his time, and collectors were also present. His works can be found at the Château de Blois, the Musée de Rouen...
