Raphaël Delorme (1885-1962) - c.1910 Oil French Boy

Description

A fine French Impressionist portrait from the early 20th Century. The portrait shows a young boy with soft brown hair in a white linen shirt. The artist has used a delightful palette of blues, greens and yellows to create this summery piece. The artist has signed to the lower right corner and there is a canvas stamp at the reverse, dating this painting circa 1910. On canvas.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is some slack in the canvas and wear and shrinkage at the upper edge of the canvas stretchers.

Size

35.6 x 28.1cm (14" x 11.1")
Sheet: 40.3 x 32.4cm (15.9" x 12.8")

Artist Biography

Raphaël Delorme was born in Cauderon, Bordeaux in 1885. He studied at l'École des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux. After he moved to Paris he designed for theater productions. He soon gave up this work and devoted himself full time to painting, with financial support from a relative. He left Paris and moved to his cousin's castle in Valesnes where he painted for many years.