Alcide Théophile Robaudi

Alcide Théophile Robaudi (1850 - 1928) - "Fencing Lessons" - oil on canvas - 174 x 108 cm / 223 x 157 cm total, 1887

Alcide Théophile Robaudi  was a well-known illustrator working for major publishing houses in France (Conquet, Hachette, Calmann-Lévy and Lemerre). This elegant portrait of a young swordsman is a unique opportunity to resume his career as an academic painter, as his artwork was exhibited in the Paris salons and purchased by the French state to decorate the Museum of France during the Third Republic. The painting depicts a young boy during a fencing lesson. The artwork strikes with its sobriety and its high quality. The main motif of the painting is a posing child. Extensive documentation is available for the painting, including a list of publications.