Adolphe Alexandre LESREL (Genets 1839-1929) Lot n° 72

Portrait of a young boy in a Gothic interior Canvas Signed upper left A.A LESREL 76 x 70 cm Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel, a painter of history and genre scenes, joined the studio of the famous Jean Léon Gérôme in 1861. The birth of the historical novel and the idealization of the past inspired Adolphe Lesrel, who depicted interior scenes from the past with meticulous veracity. The decor and costumes contribute to this desire for historical authenticity. His success was due to his technical virtuosity, the absolute solidity of his compositions and his choice of subjects.