William Albert Ablett (1877-1936) - Ritratto femminile

William Albert Ablett (Paris, July 9, 1877 – Paris, April 25, 1936) was a French painter. Biography Of English origin, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Paris where he was a pupil of Albert Aublet and Jean-Léon Gérôme. He was awarded at the Salon des artistes français in 1900 and exhibited at the salons of the Société nationale des beaux-arts between 1910 and 1936, as well as in some exhibitions in Liège, Monte Carlo and other locations in France. He was a Knight of the Legion d'Honneur in France and a member of the Royal Academy of Arts in London. His painting production is predominantly portraiture and genre; he was also the author of illustrations for an edition of the novel Les Liaisons dangereuses by Pierre-Ambroise-François Choderlos de Laclos. Description Oil painting on canvas, 115x86 cm, in excellent condition, depicting a noblewoman in elegant attire, the figure emerges from the dark background and indistinct contours, thanks to a skilful use of light focused on the protagonist's face. High-quality painting. accurate packing and shipping is guaranteed

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