Henri Gervex (1852-1929), Nellie Melba as... - Lot 278 - Coutau-Bégarie

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Henri Gervex (1852-1929), Nellie Melba as... - Lot 278 - Coutau-Bégarie
Henri Gervex (1852-1929), Nellie Melba as Ophelia, ca. 1890-1900 Folded fan, the paper sheet lined with painted skin of a young woman singing in the moonlight. She is in the middle of a pond, surrounded by reeds. The composition is based on the famous portrait by Henri Gervex (private collection) of the soprano Nellie Melba (1861-1931) in her role as Ophelia in the play "Hamlet" by Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896), at the Paris Opera in 1889. Signed on the left in red letters "H. Gervex" for Henri Gervex (1852-1929). Renowned painter, very introduced in the Parisian high society, friend of Rodin, Maupassant, Proust, he benefits from numerous public orders. Dumb reverse. Signature in green ink of the Parisian house of fans Duvelleroy. Blonde tortoiseshell frame. The top of the plumes with undulating effect. Count's crown on the plume. Rivet in flowers. H.t. 29 cm - H.f. 18,5 cm (wear, small restorations)
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