Dr Robert Bohanさんのイラストまとめ

Born in Normandy, the son of a farmer who was sent in 1833 to Cherbourg to study portraiture. In 1837 he moved to Paris to study at the École des Beaux-Arts but his work was refused by the Salon & his funding ended. Nun’s Parrot (1839), Portraits (1841)

Inner Peace (2021) https://t.co/hdBe65ZJC6

He died in 1519, aged 67. In his will he left much of his estate to Melzi & to Salai. These two men had supported & loved him in life. Leda (nd), Nude (nd) & Salai as John the Baptist. The latter is a surprisingly erotic image for an old master!

He was in Rome 1513-6 & had a good relationship with the Pope & met with the French King. He entered the King’s service in 1516, & was given a Manor House & a pension. Woman (1508), Embryo (1509-14) & St John (1510-15). The latter was based on Salai, his lover.

I think his Madonna Litta is his finest mother & child. It is the exaltation of love & serenity at a spiritual level. Madonna Litta (1490) with detail & original study for the Virgin. Some think the work may have been finished, or painted in part, by his student Boltraffio

He was in Milan from 1482-99. There he was commissioned to paint the astounding Virgin of the Rocks. There are two versions, by him, one in the Louvre (1483-6) & one in the National Gallery, London (1495-1508). The Louvre has a pointing angel which he removed in the 2nd work

And another set! Take some time to visit the V&A when Covid is over!

He was elected RA in 1829. Cloud Study (1821), Sky Study (1821-2) & Rain Storm (c1824-8). UK friends will find a great collection of his sketches at .@V_and_A

In 1811 he visited Salisbury to paint the spire. Barges on the Stour (1811), E Bergholt (c1813) & Golding Constable’s Flower Garden (1815) The latter is a breath of fresh air!

I set up a deal, for Irish & British residents, where when you buy one of my original ink drawings you can choose a second free for €99 (£89), which takes into account recent changes due to Brexit. Offer ends 31st Jan. Details below