Gaston La Touche (French, 1854-1913)

Love the Conqueror

细节

Gaston La Touche (French, 1854-1913)
La Touche, G.
Love the Conqueror
signed 'Gaston La Touche.G.D' (lower left)
oil on cradled panel
30 x 34 in. (77.5 x 87 cm.)

来源

Anon, sale, Parke-Bernet, New York, 4 November 1971, lot 38.
Acquired by Robert Isaacson at the above sale.

拍场告示

Please note this lot is not exempt from sales tax as set forth in the Sales Tax Notice at the back of the catalogue.

拍品专文

A diverse cast of characters come together in this painting: a red- robed figure -- a King? -- a masked Pierrot, a formally dressed couple, and a Cupid who has just alit in their midst. The purpose of their meeting is not entirely clear, but because the others are bowing deferentially to Cupid, their attitudes underscore the title Love the Conqueror. Behind them is a large painting that appears to be Veronese's the Rape of Europa.

Roy Brindley and Selina Evans will include this painting in their forthcoming La Touche catalogue raisonn.