Pastel, Little girl with a doll by Berthe BURGKAN
Pastel, Little girl with a doll by Berthe BURGKAN
4.800,00 €
Berthe BURGKAN (1855-1936)
Dated 1890, a pastel entitled Enfant à la poupée (Child with a Doll) was exhibited at the 1891 Salon, and may be the one we are presenting.
Our pastel was exhibited at the Musée de Vernon during the "La Ronde des bambins" exhibition, June 3-August 27, 2023.
A pupil at the Académie Julian, she studied with the greatest painters of her time, including Gustave Boulanger, Benjamin Constant and Tony Robert Fleury.
From 1878, Burgkan exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français, as well as at the "Les Arts de la Femme" exhibitions, and continued to show his work until 1920.
In 1885, she received an honorable mention at the Salon, and at the 1889 Paris World's Fair, she also received official recognition.
She became a member of the Société des Artistes Français in 1883.
In 1893, she took part in the prestigious World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
Further information
| Dimensions | 49 × 58 cm |
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The artist's talents range from classic floral compositions to more complex symbolic works and pastels.
In pastel, she likes to work with light effects and sensitive facial expressions, sometimes imbued with mystery or melancholy.
This work illustrates Berthe Burgkan's interest in intimate portraiture and the representation of childhood, a popular theme in the second half of the 19th century.
The artist not only faithfully renders the child's physical features, but also captures the child's sensitivity, accurately conveying the innocence of childhood and the vivacity of her character. The doll, discreetly integrated into the composition, reinforces the atmosphere of tenderness.
The reviews of the time read: "There's a very daring, very personal note of truth in these children's heads, reddened under their blond hair: a constant search for the real thing".
