Surroundings of Amaury DUVAL (1808-1885)
Woman with turban
Oil on canvas
Bears an illegible stamp in black ink on the back of the canvas and on the stretcher
41 x 32 cm
(Good overall condition, craquelure, small chips, small hole in center right, may need cleaning despite bright colors)
Condition report available on request: contact@neo-encheres.com
Expert : René Millet
We would like to thank Cabinet René Millet for their kind collaboration.
BIOGRAPHY
Amaury-Duval, whose real name was Eugène-Emmanuel Pineu-Duval, was a French painter of the 19th century. He was an important representative of the academic movement of the time.
Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Amaury-Duval studied under the neo-classical painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. His artistic style was influenced by the principles of academism, characterized by rigorous attention to detail, exceptional technical mastery and an often idealized aesthetic.
Amaury-Duval specialized in portraits and historical scenes, gaining considerable renown for his ability to capture grace and elegance in his depictions. He was also renowned for his judicious use of color and light, giving his works a distinctive atmosphere.
Ingres' touch can be felt in this delicate turban portrait. The softness of the fabric and the carmine of the cheeks and lips are finely executed, revealing Ingres' mastery of portrait painting, here typical of the 19th century.
He exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon, an essential showcase for artists of the time, where he won several awards during his career. His portraits, in particular, attracted attention, often depicting female figures in delicate poses and refined outfits.
Amaury-Duval traveled to Rome, Florence and Naples. He received official commissions from Louis-Philippe and Napoleon III.
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