Lot n° 84
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100 - 200
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Léon Herlant (1873-1968) - 1 autochrome on Lumière plate, 8. - Lot 84
Léon Herlant (1873-1968) - 1 autochrome on Lumière plate, 8.5 x 10 cm. This autochrome plunges us into an intimate, refined interior, where every element seems to play a subtle score between elegance and spirituality. At the center of the scene, an imposing bargueno, made of dark, carved wood, occupies a central place in the composition. Its clean, detailed lines, in a delicate Baroque style, draw the eye while adding a note of timeless elegance. The piece is adorned with finely detailed carvings, which contrast beautifully with the soft light that pervades the room.
Crowning the bargueno, a sculpture of a standing Buddha in gilded wood immediately catches the eye. The Buddha, frozen in a calm, majestic posture, seems to radiate serenity, his golden surface accentuated by the play of light that gently dances around him. The image is a perfect blend of sacredness and refinement, where spirituality finds its place in the elegance of a bourgeois interior.
The play of light is subtle, and the intimate atmosphere is magnified by the simplicity of the setting. The contrast between the gold of the Buddha and the darker hues of the bargueno and walls creates a warm, soothing atmosphere. The details of the carved wood and the richness of the gold are enhanced by the subdued lighting, reinforcing the impression of a room in perpetual contemplation.
This interior, at once spare and rich, seems to invite the viewer to a meditative pause, a moment suspended in time, where the beauty of the objects and the soft light create a scene of peace and reflection. This autochrome, with its careful composition, is part of the intimate pictorialist movement, where light and shadow, texture and form meet to create a visual experience in perfect harmony. Dated April 1909 and signed.
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 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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