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Antoine Bouvard Snr.A gondolier on a Venetian canal at sunset
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Antoine Bouvard is renowned for his captivating depictions of Venetian canal scenes. His works, characterized by warm tones and a gentle, hazy light typical of sunset settings, have left an enduring impact. One of his notable pieces, "A Gondolier Before a Venetian Bridge," exemplifies his realist style, capturing the grand canal of Venice in a manner that consistently appealed to tourists.
Born in 1870 in St. Jean-de-Bournay, L'Isere, France, Bouvard studied at the Academy of Beaux-Arts in Paris. His artistic journey was significantly influenced by Félix Ziem, a French painter acclaimed for his poetic portrayals of maritime scenes and port cities. A key figure in Bouvard's career was the French architect Constant-Dufeux, with whom he formed a friendship that shaped both his professional trajectory and aesthetic preferences.
Beyond his artistic pursuits, Bouvard served as the director of architectural services for the Seine, contributing notably to the construction of the Bourse du Travail in Paris. Despite being based in Paris, he frequently traveled to Italy, particularly Venice, to paint directly from observation. Bouvard, opting for a more private approach, preferred to sell his works through dealers rather than maintaining a public profile.
His artistic legacy extended to his son, Noel Bouvard, who followed in his father's footsteps, becoming a landscape painter with a style reminiscent of Antoine's. The senior Bouvard passed away in 1956, leaving behind a body of work that continues to be appreciated for its enchanting portrayal of Venetian scenes and its influence on subsequent generations of artists.
- Creator:Antoine Bouvard Snr. (1870 - 1956, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 36.23 in (92 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Brooklyn, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1599213740862
Antoine Bouvard Snr.
Bouvard Antoine ( Aldine Marc ) was born at Saint-Jean-de-Bournay in L’Isere in 1870. He originally trained as an architect and studied art and architecture under Constance-Dufeus, at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. He became the Director of Architectural Services for the Seine and was responsible for the construction of the Bourse du Travail and also for the Boulevard Morland in Paris. On one of his numerous painting trips to Venice he met the noted Venetian artist Felix Ziem. From that moment this artist greatly influenced his work for the remainder of his life. Painter’s love of Venice you can see in the delicacy and fluidity of his use of colour. As a master he succeeds to capture the warmth and beauty that he found in in the capital of northern Italy. Antione Bouvard is also known under the pseudonym of Marc Aldine, allowing him further success through alternative markets for his work. His works are delicately but confidently painted, capturing all the charm of one of the most romantic cities in the world. This artist became very popular because of his sensitive understanding of Venice. He demonstrates his architectural skill and Venice’s unique colour and light effects. He does capture the daily life and glamour of well-known scenes like the Grand Canal and the Santa Maria Della Salute and also by catching the atmosphere and serenity of the backwaters. Venice had always been a popular venue for visitors on the ‘Grand Tour’ throughout the 18th and 19th century. The city attracted visitors in greater numbers with the development of the European Rail Network in the second part of the 19th century. During his lifetime he exhibited throughout France and Italy as well as many provincial European Galleries. The painter’s works are internationally collected and have achieved great popularity and recognition in this present time. He is one of the most prolific painters of Venetian genre.
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