Lot n° 91
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Léon Herlant (1873-1968) - 1 autochrome on Lumière plate, 8. - Lot 91
Léon Herlant (1873-1968) - 1 autochrome on Lumière plate, 8.5 x 10 cm. In this autochrome, the scene takes place in a peaceful park, plunged into a soft half-light, where the sun's rays pierce through the canopy of trees. The calm, serene atmosphere is enhanced by the play of light on a majestic tree, whose green leaves, still full of vitality, glisten in the sunlight. These flashes of light seem to hang in the air, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding shade.
The sun's golden rays, filtered through the upper branches, gently illuminate the leaves, highlighting their brilliant color and delicate texture. Each leaf seems to capture the light, creating soft, almost unreal flashes. The soft, filtered light infuses the air with a calm warmth, reinforcing the impression of a suspended moment, as if time had stood still in this little corner of nature.
The penumbra that envelops the entire park accentuates the sense of mystery and seclusion, offering a contrast between the bright light that strikes the tree and the surrounding shade, adding a touch of contemplative silence to the ambience. This interplay of light and shadow seems to transform the tree into a living focal point, both solid and ephemeral, while the surrounding atmosphere remains frozen in majestic calm.
This autochrome captures not only the natural beauty of the park and its illuminated tree, but also the subtle harmony between light and shadow, a perfect balance that creates a sense of peace and serenity.
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 studies of trees, and still lifes of great finesse, where colors burst forth in delicate light.
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