CALBET Antoine Born in 1860 (Lot et Garonne). Died in 1944 in Paris. 19th-20th centuries. French Painter of genre, nudes, portraits, draftsman, illustrator. A pupil of Michel, Alexandre Cabanel and the genre painter E.A.Marsal, he has regularly exhibited, since 1880, at the Salon of French Artists of which he became a member. Officer of the Legion of Honor, medalist at the Salons of 1891 1892 1893 and Silver Medal at the Exhibition of 1900. A painter of portraits and genre scenes, he was a talented watercolorist and became known as an illustrator. His illustrations include E. Zola, Maupassant, confessions of j.j Rousseau, Verlaine, etc. … Biography: Illustrators’ Dictionary 1800-1914 Hubschmid & Bouret Paris 1983
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ArtistAntoine Calbet (1860 – 1944, French)
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Creation Year1920
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DimensionsHeight: 14.57 in. (37 cm)Width: 17.33 in. (44 cm)Depth: 0.79 in. (2 cm)
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MediumPastel
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Movement & StyleImpressionist
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PeriodEarly 20th Century
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ConditionExcellent
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Gallery LocationPasadena, CA
