A veritable Renaissance Man in his day, Charles L’Eplattenier was a leading proponent of a form of Art Nouveau in Switzerland that became known as “style sapin” or “pine style.” He was a well-known painter, designer and architect, and both taught and become friends with Le Corbusier. Because his home town, La Chaux-de-Fonds, became a wealthy center for Swiss watch production, the town’s leaders had the means to retain L’Eplattenier to design monuments and buildings such as the Musée des beaux-arts de La Chaux-de-Fond. This beautifully rendered self portrait dates from L’Eplattenier’s days as a young but accomplished artist, and its delicacy of line does justice to a handsome, clear-eyed man. The medium is pencil on paper, highlighted with chalk. (Dimensions include frame.)
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Creator:Charles L’Eplattenier 1 (Artist)
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Dimensions:Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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Style:Belle Époque(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Paper
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Place of Origin:Switzerland
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Period:1890-1899
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1890s
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Condition:Excellent
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Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
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Reference Number:Seller: LU865114689632
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