Francois Flameng (1856-1923) «Chef d’escadron of 4th Hussars (Republican Army)»

PLEASE READ SHIPPING DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BEFORE BUYING! To learn more about us click on our profile PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY EMAILS WITH NEGOTIATIONS OR LESS-PRICE OFFERS! OUR PRICES ARE FIXED! As convincingly prove our comparison images nr. we are dealing here with a very typical work of celebrated French, late 19th century artist, Francois Flameng. Erroneously titled on verso (either by the pre-owner, well-known Belgian collector of art Georges de Froidcourt (1885-1972) or (rather!) by an art dealer from whom the latter purchased it still before WWII: «Lieutenant General Lasalle /tue et entree a Wagram» (meant was famous Napoleonic commander, often called «The Hussar General», Antoine Charles Louis de Lasalle), it is in reality a representation (typical for Flameng – see again our comparison images) of a military uniform; the depicted «ideal» hussar has nothing in common with Lasalle (see image nr. with portrait of latter) – he wears a uniform of a «chef d’escadron» (four laces on the cuffs) of the 4th Hussar Regiment (due to the regimental colours) of the French Republican Army (period of Directory). Francois Flameng (1856 Paris – 1923 Paris) was a very successful French painter during the last quarter of the 19th century and the first quarter of the 20th. He was the son of a celebrated engraver Leopold Flameng and received a first-rank education in his craft. Flameng initially received renown for his history painting (especially Napoleonic subjects) and portraiture, and became a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Paris. He decorated such important civic buildings as the Sorbonne and the Opera Comique, etc., and also produced advertising work. He was granted France’s highest civilian honor, the Legion d’Honneur (Commandeur-Cross) and designed France’s first bank notes. Later he received renown for his painting of World War I. He was named honorary president of the Society of Military Painters and an accredited documenter for the War Ministry. His work was displayed in the Hótel des Invalides in Paris, as well as being reproduced in news magazines. Most of these war paintings were donated to the Musée de l’Armée in 1920. Francois Flameng was a friend of John Singer Sargent, who painted his portrait depicting him together with their common friend Paul Helleu (see our image nr.27), and he also traveled with Jean Leon Gerome and Victor Clairin in Italy. In 1893-94 Francois Flameng lived in Russia, where he spent the whole summer long as a guest of Prince Yusupov at the latter’s estate «Arkhangelskoye» by Moscow and worked at decorations of the palace of sugar manufacturer Pavel Ivanovich Kharitonenko in St. Petersburg. Flameng’s popularity in Russia was so high that a lot of his monumental historical paintings were acquired for the royal collection. Provenance: Collection Georges de Froidcourt (1885-1972), Liege, Belgium Belgian antique store (as work of unknown french artist) Condition: fairly good; minor artist’s join at lower edge Creation Year: late 19th century Measurements: UNFRAMED: 29.7cm x 18.3cm / 11.7″ x 7.2″ inches FRAMED: 39.5cm x 30.8cm / 15.6″ x 12.1″ inches Object Type: Framed oil painting Style: 19th century paintings Technique: oil on panel Inscription: erroneous legend on verso Creator: Francois Flameng Creator Dates: 1856 Paris-1923 Paris Nationality: French Themes: FRENCH NAPOLEON EMPIRE DIRECTORY MILITARY MILITARY PORTRAIT UNIFORM MALE PORTRAIT ILLUSTRATION SHIPPING OPTIONS: We ship priority registered regular Austrian mail within 2 working days after your purchase. Usually, shipping with regular Austrian mail takes 10-14 days (USA / Worldwide), 3-7days (Europe) and 1-2 days (Austria). Not depending on us (due to local customs, local post, etc) delivery may take longer. ***OBS: Austrian mail refunds cases of loss with maximum EUR 500.PLEASE NOTE: We are NOT professional packers! We do our best but we do NOT bear responsibility in cases of damage if shipping with Austrian mail. PROFESSIONALLY PACKED (by Mail Boxes Etc.) and fully insured expedited service within 2-3 days is available upon request and subject to EXTRA CHARGES – please contact us before purchasing. When contacting the seller please refer to item #43578 hafeb21