Charles-Euphrasie Kuwasseg (1833-1904) View of the Port and Tower of London circa 1855
A magnificent oil on canvas depicting the Port and Tower of London, this subject is a rarity in the painter's oeuvre.
This painting is a sure bet for collectors. Charles-Euphrasie Kuwasseg was at the peak of his art, and his handwriting was soft and precise. It's easy to see why he was one of the most admired painters of the 19th century.
Dimensions sans cadre Hauteur 33 cm – Longueur 46 cm.
Dimensions avec cadre Hauteur 48 cm – Longueur 60 cm.
Our painting is signed lower right, is in very fine condition, and is displayed in a handsome wood and gilded stucco frame.
Biography:
Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg was a French painter born in Draveil on September 29, 1833. He died on October 27, 1904, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg est le fils du peintre Autrichien Karl Joseph Kuwasseg, avec lequel il fait ses premiers pas d’artiste.
A pupil of Jean-Baptiste Durand-Bragger and Eugène Isabey, Charles E. Kuwasseg abandoned painting for a time to become a long-distance sailor.
He specialized in landscapes, following in the spirit of the Barbizon School.
Kuwasseg's favorite subjects were the ports of Brittany and Normandy, the North Sea, and Alpine villages.
He collaborated with Théophile Poilpot on various series of paintings.
From 1855 onwards, Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon, where he won numerous awards.
Par la suite, il devient professeur d’art, et a notamment pour élève Émile Clarel.
Maîtrisant à la perfection l’art du contraste et faisant preuve d’une finesse exceptionnelle, Charles E. Kuwasseg fut l’un des peintres les plus admirés du XIXème siècle.
Museums:
Certaines œuvres de Charles Kuwasseg (huiles sur toiles ou sur panneaux) sont notamment visibles aux musées des beaux-arts de Rouen et de Rennes ainsi qu’au Maltwood art Museum de l’Université de Victoria (Canada).
