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Le peintre et sa famille
Le peintre et sa famille is an oil painting by François Fleury-Richard. It dates from 1817 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
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Overview
Le peintre et sa famille, painted in 1817, is an oil-on-canvas work by François Fleury-Richard, a French artist linked to the Lyon School and influenced by his mentor Jacques-Louis David.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays an intimate domestic scene featuring the artist himself standing beside his seated wife. The setting and attire suggest a serene, middle-class family moment, capturing warmth and intimacy.
Technique & Style
Fleury-Richard employs chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, guiding the viewer's eye through the composition. This work aligns with the precursor elements of the Troubadour style, which Fleury-Richard helped pioneer alongside Pierre Révoil, emphasizing historical and literary themes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1817, the painting is part of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon's collection, reflecting the artist's connection to the region through the Lyon School.
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Artist
Fleury François Richard (25 February 1777, Lyon – 14 March 1852, Écully), sometimes called Fleury-Richard, was a French painter of the Lyon School.
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