Choosing the Dinner

Alexandre-Louis Leloir

Created:
Movement:
1872
Realism
key Notes:
Genre scene, Domestic interior
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Dimensions:
12 1/4 x 18 3/8 in. (31.1 x 46.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Choosing the Dinner by Alexandre-Louis Leloir

Choosing the Dinner, painted by Alexandre-Louis Leloir in 1872, is an exemplary work of the 19th-century French academic tradition. Executed in oil on canvas, the painting showcases Leloir's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the nuances of domestic life. Leloir, born in Paris in 1843, was part of a family of artists and was trained at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts. His works often reflect a keen interest in historical and genre scenes, which were popular among the academic painters of his time. The painting contributes to the understanding of everyday life in 19th-century France, offering insights into the social customs and domestic environments of the era. Leloir's ability to blend narrative with technical skill has secured his place in the canon of French academic painters.

Description of the work:

Choosing the Dinner by Alexandre-Louis Leloir

Created in 1872, "Choosing the Dinner" by Alexandre-Louis Leloir is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the academic art style of the 19th century, characterized by its attention to detail and realistic depiction. The artwork portrays a domestic scene, capturing the moment of selecting ingredients for a meal, and is noted for its meticulous rendering of textures and light.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Choosing the Dinner