Paul-Hippolyte Delaroche (Paris 1797-1856)

The Virgin and Child, inscribed in a circle, with lightly indicated angels

Details

Paul-Hippolyte Delaroche (Paris 1797-1856)
The Virgin and Child, inscribed in a circle, with lightly indicated angels
pencil, white chalk, watermark [D&C] BLA[UW]
8 7/8 x 9½ in. (222 x 241 mm.)

Provenance

The artist's son; Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 12-13 June 1857, lot 53.

Literature

H. Delaborde and J. Gaddé, Oeuvre de Paul Delaroche, reproduit en photographie par Bingham, Paris, Goupil, 1858, pl. 86.

Lot Essay

According to Delaborde and Gaddé this composition was Delaroche's last before his death in 1856. He had intended to make a large scale painting. The lightly indicated angels beyond the circular border suggests the artist was thinking of a more monumental work.

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