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Portrait de Jules Bordet, 1870 (oil on canvas)
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Portrait de Jules Bordet, 1870 (oil on canvas)
653197 Portrait de Jules Bordet, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 60x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait de Jules Bordet. Gustave Courbet (1819-1877). Oil on canvas. Painted in March 1870. 60 x 50cm. Jules Bordet, a collector from Dijon, was the first owner of the artists famous La Femme au Perroquet now at the Metropolitan Museum in New York.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23304698
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012012upload 1870 1870s Behaviour Brown Hair Brunette Bust Length Courbet Dark Hair Direct Gaze Expression Facial Expression Facial Hair Gustave Courbet Looking At Camera Looking Down Naturalism One Man Only Outer Garment Quarter Length Realism Realist Shirt Solemn Suspicion Suspicious Temperament White Color Artist French Bearded Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Portrait Style Portraiture
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This portrait, titled "Portrait de Jules Bordet, 1870" showcases the exceptional talent of French artist Gustave Courbet. Painted in oil on canvas, this masterpiece measures 60x50 cm and is currently held in a private collection. The subject of the painting is Jules Bordet, a renowned collector from Dijon who was also the first owner of Courbet's famous work "La Femme au Perroquet" now housed at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. In this close-up depiction, Bordet's expression appears suspicious and solemn as he gazes directly at the camera. His brown hair and beard add to his distinguished appearance while his attire—a jacket and white shirt—reflects the fashion of nineteenth-century France. Courbet's naturalistic style brings out every detail with remarkable precision, capturing not only Bordet's physical features but also conveying his temperament through subtle nuances. The composition exudes realism as it focuses solely on one man seated indoors within an intimate studio setting. The dark background enhances Bordet's presence while emphasizing his contemplative posture. This late nineteenth-century artwork provides a glimpse into both French art history and societal norms during that era. Bridgeman Images has beautifully captured this historic piece through their expert photography skills, allowing viewers to appreciate Courbet's mastery even if they cannot see it firsthand in person.
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