Description
Dimensions: frame: height 63,5 cm, width 56 cm, frameless: height 46 cm, width 38 cm
Henri-Jean-Baptiste Jolly (1812–1853) - Ladies in the salon
Elegant and sophisticated genre scene from the Belgian painter Henri-Jean-Baptiste Jolly, which has become famous for mastering interior scenes and an exceptional sense of detail. This wooden plate oil captures two ladies in a splendid salon, dressed in luxury robes with fine lace and floral decorations. The atmosphere of the image underlines the rich interior furnishings, including carved furniture and decorative vases, that refer to a cultivated taste of higher layers 19. century.
Jolly's characteristic style is manifested in precisely capture textures of fabric, realistic modeling of characters and a balanced composition, that looks harmonious and natural. The gentle illumination revives the scene and gives it depth, While distinctive details in the form of flowers and lace decorations contribute to the overall impression of luxury and intimacy.
This image is an exceptional example of academic painting 19. century and represents not only visual beauty, but also a testimony of period customs and aesthetics. The work is signed by the author and set in a beautifully decorated gilded frame, which still underlines his elegance.
Dimensions:
With frame: 63,5 × 56 cm
No frame: 46 × 38 cm
Technique: Oil on wooden board
Origin: Belgium, 19. century
State: very good, frame repaired
