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Woman with Gloves, called La Parisienne (1883) je slika avtorja Charles Giron, ki pritegne največ pogledov; original se nahaja v muzeju Petit Palais, Pariz. Nato se pogled smeri k Constant Coquelin, called Coquelin ainé (1841-1909), member of the Comédie-Française (1885) in Portrait of Mrs De Bast (1888). Med 7 dela umetnika Charles Giron v našem katalogu so ta 7 najbolj znana; vsako je edinstven original, predstavljen z letnico nastanka, muzejem in razlogom za njegovo nečasenost.
In this 1883 portrait, we encounter a woman who embodies the very essence of late 19th-century sophistication. She is positioned with a quiet, commanding presence, her silhouette defined by the structured bodice of a dark gown and the voluminous folds of a skirt that anchors the composition. There is a certain stillness to her posture, an air of high social standing that suggests she is as comfortable in a grand…
A single man occupies the center of a quiet storm. He leans his head against a hand, a gesture of heavy thought that anchors the composition. The light arrives from the upper left, a sharp, directional beam that carves his features out of a deep, umber darkness. This is not the bright glare of the stage, but the intimate, dim light of a private room. His skin holds a warm,…
In this 1888 portrait, we encounter Mrs. De Bast, a woman who commands the space she occupies with a quiet, composed authority. She is positioned slightly off-center, a choice that lends a natural, unforced energy to the composition. The subject is draped in a gown of deep, somber tones—primarily blacks and dark browns—that suggest a life of high social standing and refined taste. There is a weight to the fabric,…
The walls of Riond-Bosson were decorated with portraits of the Paderewskis, painted by the Swiss painter Charles Giron. Helena, née Rosen, was Ignacy Jan Paderewski’s second wife, with whom he spent almost forty years. Her unique beauty, inherited from her Greek mother, and undeniable charm made her popular in high society. She was married to Władysław Górski, violinist and composer working at the Grand Theatre, until 1898, when the couple…
Četiri teme, ki se v teh originalih najpogosteje ponavljajo, vsaka z svojim vrhunskim primerom.
5 muzejev, ki vsebujo največ slik na tej strani.
| Muzej | Mesto | Sloga Charles Giron | Slike iz tega seznama |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK) |
Gent | 2 | Portrait of Mrs De Bast, Portrait of Three Women |
 Petit Palais |
Pariz | 1 | Woman with Gloves, called La Parisienne |
 Carnavalet Museum |
Pariz | 1 | Constant Coquelin, called Coquelin ainé (1841-1909), member of the Comédie-Française |
 Narodni muzej v Varšavi |
Varšava | 1 | Portrait of Ignacy Jan Paderewski |
 Fundacija Pablo Iglesias |
Madrid | 1 | National public works exhibition |
Izberite desetletje, da si ogledate original, ki ga opredeljuje.
In this 1883 portrait, we encounter a woman who embodies the very essence of late 19th-century sophistication. She is positioned with a quiet, commanding presence, her silhouette defined by the structured bodice of a dark gown and the voluminous folds of a skirt that anchors the composition. There is a certain stillness to her posture, an air of high social standing that suggests she is as comfortable in a grand…
The walls of Riond-Bosson were decorated with portraits of the Paderewskis, painted by the Swiss painter Charles Giron. Helena, née Rosen, was Ignacy Jan Paderewski’s second wife, with whom he spent almost forty years. Her unique beauty, inherited from her Greek mother, and undeniable charm made her popular in high society. She was married to Władysław Górski, violinist and composer working at the Grand Theatre, until 1898, when the couple…
Woman with Gloves, called La Parisienne (1883), Petit Palais, Pariz. Zatem sledeta Constant Coquelin, called Coquelin ainé (1841-1909), member of the Comédie-Française (1885) in Portrait of Mrs De Bast (1888).
33 let: delo Woman with Gloves, called La Parisienne iz leta 1883, Charles Giron pa je bil/a rojen/a leta 1850.
Naš katalog vsebuje 7 del avtorja Charles Giron, datiranih od 1883 do 1907.
Večini v Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK) (Gent), Petit Palais (Pariz) in Carnavalet Museum (Pariz). Zgoraj navedena tabela muzejev vsebuje njihov celoten seznam.
V obdobju 1880s: 3 od 7 del na tej strani je bilo izdelovanih takrat, med njimi pa Woman with Gloves, called La Parisienne.
Na tej strani je najstarejše delo iz Woman with Gloves, called La Parisienne (1883) in najstarejše iz Portrait of Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1907).
Woman (2) in Black dress (2), na 7 delih na tej strani.
Oil On Canvas, za 3 od 7 del na tej strani.
Portrait of Mrs De Bast in Portrait of Three Women: v muzeju Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), Gent se nahaja 2 del z te strani.
Born in Geneva, Switzerland, Charles Alexandre Giron was a painter whose life and career were defined by a graceful movement between the serene landscapes of his homeland and the vibrant, sophisticated atmosphere of Paris. The son of Antoine-Alexandre Giron, a Spaniard from Sardinia, and Marie Henriod, a Huguenot from Neuchâtel, he carried a diverse heritage that perhaps informed his versatile approach to art. Before finding his true calling on the canvas, Giron was initially apprenticed to an enameler, a discipline that likely instilled in him a meticulous attention to detail and a reverence for fine craftsmanship.
His formal artistic journey began in Geneva under the guidance of François Diday and Barthélemy Menn, but it was his move to Paris in 1872 that would truly shape his destiny. In the heart of the French capital, he sought further refinement in the studios of Alexandre Cabanel at the École des Beaux-Arts. This period of intense study allowed him to immerse himself in the epicenter of the art world, where he eventually made his debut at the Paris Salon in 1876. During these formative years, Giron’s work was characterized by landscapes, yet his talent for capturing the human spirit soon led him toward more complex subject matter.
As his reputation grew, Giron became celebrated for an elegant style that resonated with the upper bourgeoisie and aristocracy. He possessed a remarkable ability to capture the quintessence of Belle Époque grace, particularly in his society portraits. His works often balanced a sense of refined poise with a subtle, sometimes mildly humorous, touch. One might look at his 1883 work, La Parisienne, and see the very soul of Parisian sophistication, or find a more intimate connection in Jeune femme au piano, where he uses a striking palette of yellow, black, blue, and white to create a visual arpeggio that mirrors the musicality of his subject.
Beyond the high-society salons, Giron’s repertoire was remarkably broad. He was equally at home painting the rugged, majestic beauty of the Swiss Alps as he was depicting quiet, domestic scenes. His landscapes often captured the rural charm of the mountains, providing a stark, beautiful contrast to the polished surfaces of his portraiture. This duality—the ability to move from the grand scale of an Alpine vista to the delicate textures of a silk dress—demonstrates a technical mastery that earned him significant honors, including being named a Chevalier in the Legion of Honor.
Giron’s influence extended far beyond the easel; he was also a respected art critic and a significant figure in the institutional art world. His commitment to the arts saw him serving on the Federal Fine Arts Commission in Switzerland and acting as a juror for the prestigious Exposition Universelle in 1900. He was known for his integrity, even using his voice as a critic to defend fellow artists like Ferdinand Hodler during periods of controversy.
In his later years, Giron returned permanently to Switzerland, settling in Genthod. Though a stroke in 1913 eventually brought an end to his ability to paint, his impact on the visual culture of both France and Switzerland remained profound. His works continue to reside in esteemed collections, such as the Louvre Museum and the Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts de Lausanne, serving as enduring testaments to a career that masterfully bridged the gap between the natural world and the refined elegance of human society.
