Oil on canvas, Portrait of a young woman apr William LAPARRA
Oil on canvas, Portrait of a young woman apr William LAPARRA
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William LAPARRA (1873-1920)
William Laparra had a long career, and some 100 of his works were acquired by national museums, including the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay.
Portraiture plays a key role in his work.
This painting by William Laparra is a remarkable example of his expressive, intimate portraiture.
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| Dimensions | 59 × 68 cm |
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| Width | 31 cm |
| Height | 52 cm |
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Her face, bathed in subtle light, exudes a serenity tinged with mischief.
She wears a wide-brimmed black hat, adorned with a dark bow and contrasting with the pearly pallor of her skin.
The painting's background is an explosion of colors in broad, dynamic strokes: blue, green, mauve, red...
like mpressionist wallpaper, framing the central figure while highlighting it.
This daring technique, with its sweeping brushstrokes, creates a vibrant atmosphere.
LAPARRA's academic career was a real success. He was awarded the first Second Grand Prix de Rome in 1894.
Four years later, in 1898, he was 25. This did not prevent him from continuing to exhibit at the Salon and accumulate awards.
