Alexandre Dupendant, Vision of Peace, Figure on Coast, 1870s, Gouache

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An original c.1870 gouache painting, Alexandre Dupendant, Vision of Peace; Figure on Coastal Rocks.An imaginative work in gouache by the … Read more An original c.1870 gouache painting, Alexandre Dupendant, Vision of Peace; Figure on Coastal Rocks.An imaginative work in gouache by the French caricaturist and satirical illustrator—and Parisian bohemian—Alexandre Dupendant (1833–1884).Unusually for this satirical artist, the subject appears to show a heavenly vision peace and calm. This is one of a small group of paintings by Dupendant that we have for sale, which includes a complementary pair that depicts a vision of Hell, with Satan and ghouls.Working during the Paris Commune, Alexandre Dupendant often painted political or military figures and scenes, including episodes from the Franco-German War of 1870. His work is likened to the caricatural style of Honoré Daumier (1808–1879).Biographical record of Dupendant is scant. He worked as a lithographer in Paris but is said to have been better known as a local bohemian, an ardent Communard and a cartoonist. He was apparently a regular at a bar in the Latin Quarter called Père Lunette, which notoriously served the lowest in society alongside socialists and anarchists, and where the walls were famously adorned with cartoons and caricatures.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: Signed lower right. Inscribed: No. Height: 11.2cm (4.4″) Width: 26.1cm (10.3″) Condition: In good condition for its age. The picture may have minor imperfections such as slight marks, toning, foxing, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail.There are historic adhesive marks and/or paper remnants to the corners on the verso, from previous mounting. Presented: Unframed. See less