Lot n° 61
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Léon Herlant (1873-1968) - 1 autochrome on Lumière plate, 12 - Lot 61
Léon Herlant (1873-1968) - 1 autochrome on Lumière plate, 12 x 9 cm. This autochrome invites us into an intimate close-up of yellow pansies, where each petal is revealed in all its simplicity and beauty. The luminous, almost golden-yellow petals are delicately guarded by fine flecks of mauve, almost invisible at first glance but which, as we observe them, add a subtle complexity to this otherwise vibrant flower.
The impeccable detail offered by the photograph highlights the soft, silky texture of the almost velvety petals, which seem to capture the light in a way that brings them to life. Thanks to its unique process, autoChrome captures not only the delicate nuances of color, but also the depth of light and shadow, accentuating the flower's sense of fragility and ephemerality.
The image seems suspended in time, like a contemplation on the fleeting beauty of pansies in full bloom, and invites us to appreciate the subtle interplay of colors, so often invisible to the naked eye.
Léon Herlant (1873-1968) 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 the 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 studies of trees, and still lifes of great finesse, where colors burst forth in delicate light.
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