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Léon Herbo (Belgian, 1850-1907)
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Léon Herbo (Belgian, 1850-1907)

Dolce Farniente

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Léon Herbo (Belgian, 1850-1907)
Dolce Farniente
inscribed 'DOLCE FARNIENTE' (upper right) and signed, inscribed and dated 'Leon Herbo, 1897 Bruxelles' (lower left)
oil on canvas
31/4 x 25½ in. (79.3 x 64.8 cm.)
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Lot Essay

Herbo studied at the Academies of Tournai and Brussels. Herbo debuted in 1875, exhibiting in Brussels, Munich, Gand, Cologne and Paris where he gained an honourable mention at the Exposition Universelle in 1889. He was made Chevalier de l'Ordre de Léopold. The Museums of Brussels, Tournai and Ypres have acquired his works.

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