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Léon Herlant (1873-1968) - 1 autochrome on Lumière plate, 12 - Lot 60

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Léon Herlant (1873-1968) - 1 autochrome on Lumière plate, 12 - Lot 60
Léon Herlant (1873-1968) - 1 autochrome on Lumière plate, 12 x 9 cm. This autochrome captures a spectacular encounter between vibrant Surfina, majestic sunflowers and rhubarb leaves, creating a strikingly harmonious composition. The Surfina, in vibrant shades of pink and purple, gracefully curl around the stems, their delicate petals contrasting beautifully with the sturdiness of the large, green rhubarb leaves, which bring a dense, almost sculptural texture to the scene. The sunflowers, raised to the sky, add a touch of golden light and grandeur, their large flowers with yellow petals vibrating under the soft light of the autochrome. The whole forms a blend of shapes and colors, where the lightness of the flowers confronts the organic power of the rhubarb leaves. The autochrome process, with its ability to capture the subtleties of light, reveals the rich textures and subtle contrasts between the warm hues of the sunflowers, the cool nuances of the Surfina and the green season of the leaves. This image invites us to explore the unexpected harmony between plants with very different characters, while celebrating nature's diversity. Léon Herlant (1873-1968), a man who was both a scientist and an artist. A doctor of medicine and pharmacology, professor and chairman of the Faculty of Medicine at the Université Libre de Bruxelles from 1930 onwards, Herlant was a perfect example of the spirit of his time: curious, methodical and sensitive to the beauty of the world. In addition to his scientific work - including a book co-written with G. Billen in 1896, Micrographie des poudres officinales - Léon Herlant was a passionate Autochrome photographer. His photographs reveal an intimate view of nature and everyday objects. His works include superb snow-covered landscapes, tormented tree studies and exquisite still lifes, in which colors burst forth in delicate light. - Weight: 0 g
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