René Francois Xavier Prinet
"Fritz" A French Sheepdog, dated 1897, Paris

Name: "Fritz" A French Sheepdog, dated 1897, Paris
Brand: René Francois Xavier Prinet
Price: 4950.16 USD
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About the Item

"Fritz" A French Sheepdog, dated 1897, Paris Portrait Rene-Xavier Prinet (1861-1946) sales to $105,000 19th century portrait of a French sheepdog, oil on panel by Rene-Xavier Prinet. Excellent quality and condition head portrait of a French Sheepdog, signed and dated, Paris 1897. Presented in its original gilt frame. Measurements: 15.5" x 12" framed approx Artist Biography René Prinet studied under Gérome, Courtois and Dagnan-Bouveret and, with Albert Besnard, Aman-Jean and Bourdelle, created the Salon des Tuileries in Paris. He taught many students at the Académie Libre he ran in Montparnasse, then at the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts where he was in charge of the women's studio. He was noted for his interiors and portraits, including the Saglio Family. He was also a history and religious painter, leaving an Adoration of the Magi in the church of St-Ferieux in Besançon. Also by him are Small Quadrille in the Opéra library, Four Seasons at the Palais of the Légion d'Honneur and decorations at the Musée d'Art Moderne. He illustrated Balzac, Pierre Loti and Anatole France, and wrote Introduction to Painting ( Initiation à la peinture), but failed to complete his in-depth study of Painters' Writings ( Écrits de peintres). His wit and verve earned him a special place in Parisian society. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts and obtained many artistic distinctions, and was Officier and Grand-Croix of the Légion d'Honneur. He exhibited from 1885 at the Salon des Artistes Français, from 1890 at the Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and then at the Salon des Tuileries. A retrospective of his work was held in 1986 at the Musée Bourdelle in Paris. Museum and Gallery Holdings Bordeaux: The Rise Caen: The Balcony Douai: The Chanel Coast Gray: The Dance Class Helsinki: The Fireside Luxeuil-les-Bains (Mus. de la Tour des Échevins): Several Landscapes Paris (former Mus. du Luxembourg): The Saglio Family; Assisi; The Pupil; The Bath Paris (Mus. d'Orsay): Cabourg Beach Vesoul: The Refectory

Creator:

René Francois Xavier Prinet (1861 - 1946, French)

Dimensions:

Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)

Medium:

Oil,Panel

Period:

Late 19th Century

Condition:

Gallery Location:

Blackwater, GB

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