An oil on canvas, Roxanne by Paul Albert Laurens
An oil on canvas, Roxanne by Paul Albert Laurens
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Paul-Albert Laurens (1870-1934)
) is a French painter, draughtsman and illustrator, born in Paris into a family of artists.
Son of academic painter Jean-Paul Laurens and brother of sculptor Jean-Pierre Laurens, he grew up in an environment deeply marked by the rigor of drawing and a taste for history.
From an early age, he showed a solid talent for observation and composition, which he perfected at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he received the exacting instruction that is to be found throughout his work.
In 1891, his talent was recognized when he was awarded the Second Grand Prix de Rome, one of the most prestigious distinctions for a young artist.
He then pursued a brilliant career, punctuated by numerous awards.
In 1900, he was awarded a gold medal at the Universal Exhibition, followed in 1910 by the Prix Henner,
followed by his nomination as Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur, proof of his established place on the French art scene.
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| Dimensions | 70 × 80 cm |
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A versatile artist, Paul-Albert Laurens stands out for his sensitive paintings, often inspired by literature, mythology or historical repertory.
His precise line and subtle palette make him a sought-after illustrator.
It was in this field that he gained particular renown, thanks to his attachment to the works of Edmond Rostand, in particular Cyrano de Bergerac.
Seduced by the poetic force of the text and the heroic modernity of the character, Laurens produced several illustrations for editions of Cyrano de Bergerac, as well as paintings such as ours.
Throughout his career, Paul-Albert Laurens exhibited regularly at the Salon and pursued a body of work nourished by humanist culture, dominated by a taste for narrative, noble gesture and a keen sense of pictorial storytelling.