Lot Essay
Deyrolle debuted at the Salon of 1876 and subsequently became a regular contributor to the exhibitions. He was a member of the Société des Artistes français who had studied under both Bouguereau and Cabanel. He received distinction at the Salons of 1881, 1887 and 1889, and a bronze medal at the Exposition Universelle of 1900.
Many important painters fell under the spell of Pont-Aven in the 19th century, one of the most famous being Paul Gauguin. Like Deyrolle, he was attracted to the charm of countryside and the people. However, the vision of each arist was different: Deyrolle painted Pont-Avenin in traditional , Academic style while Gauguin used it as a subject for modern painting.
Many important painters fell under the spell of Pont-Aven in the 19th century, one of the most famous being Paul Gauguin. Like Deyrolle, he was attracted to the charm of countryside and the people. However, the vision of each arist was different: Deyrolle painted Pont-Avenin in traditional , Academic style while Gauguin used it as a subject for modern painting.