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Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel

Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel (1839 - 1929) was active/lived in France.  Adolphe Lesrel is known for Figure painting.

Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel was born at Genet in France on 19th May, 1839.  He studied painting and was greatly influenced by the famous French artist Jean-Louis Meissonier (1815-1891), who painted detailed military subjects.

During the 19th century people developed a vivid fascination for the past.  This was particularly true in France where memories of the recently deposed monarchy were still strong and the political situation was volatile.  Paintings emphasized the human qualities of the subjects, and in Lesrel's works he alludes to the paternal qualities of the monarchy by painting the King's men at ease in their domestic situations.

Lesrel gives us an intimate and nostalgic glimpse of the past. His cavaliers are exquisitely painted with every attention paid to detail.  His colours are rich and vibrant and his rendition of luxurious is outstanding.

The artist was elected to the Society of French Artists in 1885 and he r   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 1907 characters.]  Artist bio

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