King David, One of Gustave Moreau's Most Beautiful Themes
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Claire Papon and Sophie reyssat
Auction on
16 June 2023 - 14:30 (CEST) -
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009
With this refined gouache, the French painter renews the representation of one of the Bible's major protagonists.
Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), Le Roi David (King David), gouache and gold highlights, signed and dedicated to Charles Gavard, 37.5 x 22.3 cm/14.7 x 8.7 in.
Estimate: €180,000/250,000
Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), Le Roi David (King David), gouache and gold highlights, signed and dedicated to Charles Gavard, 37.5 x 22.3 cm/14.7 x 8.7 in.
Estimate: €180,000/250,000
In contrast to Albert Marquet 's limpid, streamlined composition of Bateaux de guerre sur le bassin, Venise (Warships in the Canal, Venice) painted in oil with soft, transparent tones, Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) offers the richness of gouache in his depiction of King David.…
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