{"product_id":"m-blanchart-retrato-melancolia-dibujo-doble-cara-1954","title":"M. Blanchart | Portrait of Melancholy | Original Double-Sided Drawing (1954)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe mastery of light and shadow. An exceptional mid-20th century academic study that captures the psychological depth of the face and the elegance of gesture.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHistory and Curatorial Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe quest for introspective expression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSigned by M. Blanchart in 1954, this work is a resounding testament to the quality of academic drawing from the mid-century. In a time of aesthetic transition, the artist remained faithful to the rigor of life drawing, elevating charcoal from a mere sketch to a finished work of art with palpable emotional charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRecto: The Portrait\u003c\/b\u003e The main piece is a frontal portrait of a young woman who embodies the feeling of melancholy. Blanchart demonstrates masterful technique in the use of charcoal; through blending, he achieves almost imperceptible tonal transitions that give the skin a velvety and soft texture. This treatment deliberately contrasts with the dark and energetic mass of the hair, which frames the face and directs attention towards a dreamy gaze. The subtle tilt of the head and the direction of the gaze into the infinite imbue the work with an almost spiritual atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVerso: The Seated Figure\u003c\/b\u003e On the reverse side of the sheet, we discover a second drawing: a full-body study of the same model. Unlike the recto, this is a more rapid and gestural workshop \"sketch.\" Here Blanchart's interest focuses on the drape of the clothing and the relaxed anatomy of the clasped hands. Finding double-sided works allows us to delve into the artist's creative process, seeing how he alternates between the precision of detail and the freedom of the sketch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhy is this piece an opportunity for your collection?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTwo original works in one:\u003c\/b\u003e The double-sided drawing condition doubles the interest of the piece. Framed with floating or double-sided glass, it allows both stages of artistic creation to be appreciated, making it a unique conversation piece in any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuality of Craft and Talent:\u003c\/b\u003e This is not an amateur sketch, but a professional workshop piece. The resolution of the facial planes, the control of light, and the elegance of the stroke position Blanchart as a draftsman with outstanding technical mastery, worthy of the best academies of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthentic Vintage Aesthetic:\u003c\/b\u003e The natural toasted tone that the paper has acquired after seven decades of history provides an organic warmth that modern paper cannot replicate. It is a piece from 1954 that preserves intact the essence and \"pathos\" of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVersatility in Interior Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Figurative charcoal portraits possess timeless elegance. Their chromatic sobriety allows the work to integrate into both classic environments and contemporary design spaces, adding a touch of distinction and historical depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e M. Blanchart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Portrait of a Young Woman (Recto) \/ Study of a Seated Figure (Verso).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear \/ Period:\u003c\/b\u003e 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Original charcoal and blending on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 63.5 x 47 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed and dated \"M. Blanchart 1954\" on the recto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle \/ Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e Academic Realism \/ Spanish Figurativism of the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. The paper shows natural tanning according to its age (70 years) and some handling marks on the edges typical of a studio drawing, which reinforces its character as an original workshop piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe Workshop Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eAt El Taller del Coleccionista, we value the transparency of creative processes. This work by M. Blanchart is a \"workshop gem\" that allows us to see both sides of the artist: that of the meticulous portraitist and that of the free-flowing draftsman. Its large format, unusual for a paper work of this period, gives it a strong presence. It is an intelligent acquisition for those seeking original art of great technical quality, verifiable history, and a serene beauty that never goes out of style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIncludes Collector's Dossier:\u003c\/b\u003e This set is delivered accompanied by a research study, technical sheet, and curatorial context prepared and printed by El Taller del Coleccionista, certifying our research and the known provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53513629139277,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0269_bb6d269a-a36a-4802-a223-987207d497a7.jpg?v=1773168757","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/m-blanchart-retrato-melancolia-dibujo-doble-cara-1954","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}