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Lot 156:
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Keywords: american 19th-century, academic realism, victorian era painting, bouguereau influence, bust-length female, gilt period frame, salon style, philadelphia school, picture, american gilded age tradition
Jean Leon Gerome Ferris 19th century oil on canvas portrait of a young woman, rendered in an Academic realist manner. Signed lower left.
Artist Bio: Jean Leon Gerome Ferris was an American painter known for depicting American history through art. His most notable work, The Pageant of a Nation, reflects the tradition of genre painting in the U.S. Ferris studied at the Pennsylvania Academy and in Europe with artists like Adolphe Bouguereau and Jean Leon Gerome. His style, influenced by the Victorian era, focused on historical accuracy and humanistic portrayal. Ferris’ works were exhibited at Congress Hall in Philadelphia and were also featured in books and magazines. His dedication to historical painting has left a lasting impact on American art.
Measurements: Frame: 22 7/8 x 18.4 x 3 1/8 in. (58.1 x 46.8 x 7.9 cm.), Art: 14 x 10 in. (35.6 x 25.4 cm.)
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