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Louis Benoît (1732-1825) Portrait of a gentleman, rare watercolor, 1819 (m)

Louis Benoît (1732-1825) Portrait of a gentleman, rare watercolor, 1819 (m)
Louis Benoît (1732-1825) Portrait of a gentleman, rare watercolor, 1819 (m)
Louis Benoît (1732-1825) Portrait of a gentleman, rare watercolor, 1819 (m)
Louis Benoît (1732-1825) Portrait of a gentleman, rare watercolor, 1819 (m)
Louis Benoît (1732-1825) Portrait of a gentleman, rare watercolor, 1819 (m)
Louis Benoît (1732-1825) Portrait of a gentleman, rare watercolor, 1819 (m)
Louis Benoît (1732-1825) Portrait of a gentleman, rare watercolor, 1819 (m)
Louis Benoît (1732-1825) Portrait of a gentleman, rare watercolor, 1819 (m)
Louis Benoît (1732-1825) Portrait of a gentleman, rare watercolor, 1819 (m)
Louis Benoît (1732-1825) Portrait of a gentleman, rare watercolor, 1819 (m)

Louis Benoît (1732-1825) Portrait of a gentleman, rare watercolor, 1819 (m)   Louis Benoît (1732-1825) Portrait of a gentleman, rare watercolor, 1819 (m)
Louis Benoît the Elder (called Major Benoît or Colonel Benoît) was a well-known 18th and early 19th century Swiss enamelist, portrait miniaturist and naturalist. He was born in Les Ponts-De-Martel in 1732. Besides painting portraits, he practiced the profession of enameler and painter of dials for the clock industry.

In 1780, he became a councillor of the Valangin bourgeoisie, then captain of the militia, then major in the Department of the Mountains from 1786. Commonly known as "Major Benoît", he was also a "Major Benoît", he was also a skilled hunter. He was known for the quality and finesse of his drawings. He consulted art and chemistry books at an early age and had acquired knowledge that opened the way for the realization of colors for enameling.

To appreciate his works in their smallest details it is of advantage to have a magnifying glass. He drew a large number of birds which he then painted in watercolor. The details and colors of their plumage were so accurately reproduced that they could be considered as true scientific documents. Many researchers came to admire the works of Major Benoît. He received the nomination as honorary member of the Vététravie Society for the Advancement of Science, which was based in Hanau (Hessen).

He was the author of a volume, preciously preserved by his family, containing all his experiments for the manufacture of colors. He also created an establishment of enamellers and dial painters in Le Ponts, which allowed the natives of Neuchâtel to be less dependent on foreign imports of watch-making. 2: Des Lumières à la Révolution, p. "Biographie Neuchâteloise", Volume 1, 2015, p. Neuchâtel : Nouvelle revue neuchâteloise, 2008 (Le Locle : Gasser).

En noir et en coul. (Nouvelle revue neuchâteloise; no 99). Condition: good condition, matted, framed.

32,5x38,0cm/12,8x15,0in FRAMED: 44,0x49,7cm/17,3x19,6in. Technique: watercolor and gouache on paper. Igned: "le colonel Benoit, julliet 1819". Creator Dates: 1732 Les Ponts-1825 Les Ponts. This item is in the category "Art\Paintings".

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  • Artist: Louis Benoît
  • Unit of Sale: Single Piece
  • Signed By: Louis Benoît
  • Size: Small
  • Item Length: 8.6 in
  • Region of Origin: Europe
  • Framing: Matted & Framed
  • Listed By: BORIS WILNITSKY FINE ARTS
  • Year of Production: 1819
  • Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
  • Item Height: 10.9 in
  • Style: Miniature, Portraiture, Portrait Miniatures, 19th Century Paintings, Portrait Paintings
  • Features: Miniature, Framed, Matted, Signed
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
  • Signed: Yes
  • Material: Paper, Watercolor and gouache
  • Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
  • Subject: Portrait paintings, Fashion, Men, Portrait
  • Type: Painting
  • COA Issued By: BORIS WILNITSKY FINE ARTS
  • Production Technique: Watercolor Painting

Louis Benoît (1732-1825) Portrait of a gentleman, rare watercolor, 1819 (m)   Louis Benoît (1732-1825) Portrait of a gentleman, rare watercolor, 1819 (m)