PORTRAITS

Unknown Artist, Possibly Gustaf Brandelius (1833-1884) 

Portrait of a Young Boy With Hat 

oil on tree panel
painted c.1850-70
panel  9.05 x 5.90 inches (23 x 15 cm)
frame 12 x 8.85 inches (30.5 x 22.5 cm)

Condition:
Very good, bright and clear colours. A small scratch in the upper right cloud. 

Léon Richet (1847-1907) French

Girl with Flowered Hat

oil on panel 
panel 21.5 x 16 cm
with frame 32.5 x 26.5 cm
signed upper left corner: Leon Richet (see IR image)

Provenance: 
A Swedish private collection

Essay:
Introducing a stunning portrait by renowned French artist Léon Richet (1847-1907), depicting a young girl adorned with a beautiful floral wreath and a hat perched atop her head. This small yet captivating painting showcases Richet's mastery of the sfumato technique, which was famously invented by Leonardo da Vinci. The shading and blending of colors in the girl's face are truly remarkable, making her expression all the more captivating.

The girl's gaze is hauntingly mesmerizing, drawing you into the painting and capturing your attention. Her innocent and youthful appearance is enhanced by the delicate flowers adorning her head, which add a touch of femininity and beauty to the piece.

Léon Richet was a talented French painter, known for his landscapes, portraits, and still-life paintings. He was a contemporary of the Impressionists and often exhibited alongside them, though his style was more traditional and classical. Richet's works were highly sought after in his time, and his legacy continues to inspire artists and art lovers today.

This particular portrait of the young girl with the flower crown is just one example of Richet's exceptional talent. The same girl can be found in several of his paintings, indicating the artist's fondness and his desire to capture her in various ways.

If you're looking to add a touch of classic elegance to your art collection, this portrait by Léon Richet is a must-have.

Charles Bouchez (1811-1882) French

A Soldier Blowing the Trumpet

oil on canvas
signed and dated ch. Bouchez 1842
canvas dimensions 6.29 x 4.13 inches (16 x 10.5 cm)
frame 10.23 x 7.87 inches (26 x 20 cm)

Provenance:
A Swedish Private Collection

Ferdinand Fagerlin (1825-1907) Sweden  

Portrait of Alice Ritter, The Artists Wife  

oil on canvas
signed with monogram
painted 1862
canvas size 27.95 x 22.83 inches (71 x 58 cm)
frame 39.37 x 34.64 inches (100 x 88 cm)
frame included.

Provenance:
Architect Georg Lindström, Stockholk

Exhibited: 
Liljevalchs Konsthall, Stockholm, 1936, The Düsseldorf School exhibition, catalogue p. 20, no. 63 — Portrait of Alice Ritter. Belonged to architect G. R. Ringström, Stockholm.

Literature: 
Konst i Svenska Hem, Collection No. 249, Georg Ringström — the portrait is illustrated on p. 183.