Théodore Levigne (1848-1912) – Le Jeu de Colin Maillard, huile sur toile, vers 1880-1890
Théodore Levigne, master of the Lyon School, transports us to a charming and light-hearted pastoral scene with his work "The Game of Blind Man's Buff." Inspired by the great painters of the 17th and 18th centuries such as Fragonard, Watteau, and Lancret, Levigne captures the essence of the gallant banter of that era.
This refined composition immerses us in a bucolic atmosphere where a young woman, blindfolded, is about to start a game of Blind Man's Buff. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the canvas invite us to share this moment of joy and carefree fun.
The work, signed in the lower right corner, is beautifully enhanced by a carved wooden frame with gilded stucco, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication.
Dimensions:
Without frame: Height 28.7 inches - Length 42.1 inches
With frame: Height 37.4 inches - Length 42.1 inches
Condition: In fine original condition
Biography:
Théodore Levigne, né le 17 novembre 1848 à Noirétable et décédé le 11 novembre 1912 à Lyon, est un peintre français dont le talent a marqué les XIXème et XXème siècles. Dès son plus jeune âge, il manifeste une passion pour la peinture et le dessin, entrant à l’École des beaux-arts de Lyon à seulement douze ans. Il y reçoit rapidement des prix et devient l’élève de maîtres renommés tels que Gérôme et Alexandre Cabanel.
His travels in the Mediterranean and Italy enriched his art, allowing him to master a variety of pictorial genres: landscapes, genre scenes, portraits, still lifes, and historical and military representations.
His works are exhibited in several prestigious museums, including those in Tournus, Chambéry, Nice, Rumilly, and Nuits Saint-Georges.
Reference: Dictionnaire des peintres E. Bénézit
