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Keyword: Old master, Italian, Flora, Neptune Abducting Flora, Mythological Scene, Baroque Style, Classical Mythology, fine Art, , Historical Art, French Baroque, Dramatic Imagery, Antique Oil Painting, Figurative Art, Epic Mythological Narrative
Louis de Boullogne, (Attributed) Italian 18th century oil painting on oak titled “Neptune Abducting Flora”.
Biography from Sotheby’s New York: Louis de Boullogne was appointed Assistant Professor at the Academia Royale in 1690, rising to full Professor in 1694 and eventually becoming director in 1722. During his time teaching at the academy he placed great emphasis on drawing from the model and this is reflected in the number of academy studies from his hand that survive today. A group of 163 drawings, originating from the artist’s studio, were acquired by the Louvre from M. Defer in 1846; these drawings present a clear overview of Louis de Boullogne’s style.
Measurement: Visible: 19 x 24 1/2 in. (48.3 x 62.2 cm.), Frame: 23 1/4 x 28 3/4 in. (59.1 x 73 cm.)
Category: 10
Condition: Split in panel.
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