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Portrait de Jean-Louis Gabriel, curé de Saint-Merri, 1862. Creator: Henri Lehmann
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Portrait de Jean-Louis Gabriel, curé de Saint-Merri, 1862. Creator: Henri Lehmann
Portrait de Jean-Louis Gabriel, cure de Saint-Merri, 1862. Portrait of Jean-Louis Gabriel, curate of the church of Saint-Merri
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This portrait, titled "Portrait de Jean-Louis Gabriel, curé de Saint-Merri," was painted by the renowned French artist Henri Lehmann in 1862. The subject of the painting is Jean-Louis Gabriel, the curate or rector of the Church of Saint-Merri in Paris. The portrait is a stunning example of 19th-century French realism, executed in oil on canvas and rendered in the somber colors of black and black. Gabriel gazes directly at the viewer with a steady, unwavering gaze, his serious expression conveying a deep sense of introspection and spirituality. The portrait's composition is simple yet effective, with Gabriel's figure set against a plain, dark background that emphasizes the rich textures of his clerical robes and the intricacies of his facial features. Henri Lehmann, born as Karl Ernst Rudolf Heinrich Salem, was a prolific painter of portraits, landscapes, and genre scenes. His works are held in various museums in France, including the Petit Palais in Paris, where this portrait of Jean-Louis Gabriel can be found. The painting is a testament to Lehmann's skill in capturing the essence of his subject and the enduring power of religious imagery in art. The portrait of Jean-Louis Gabriel is a valuable heritage art piece that speaks to the rich history of Catholicism and the role of the clergy in French society during the 19th century. It invites us to reflect on the enduring power of faith and the human connection to the divine.
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