A Beautiful Reflection. Here is another fabulous 19th century French Academic painting by Leon Perrault, from 1886, that we sold many years ago.
Léon Bazile Perrault (1832-1908) was a notable French academic artist renowned for his skillful and detailed portrayals of mythological, historical, and genre scenes. A pupil of the esteemed artist William Bouguereau, Perrault’s work was characterized by its meticulous technique and adherence to the traditional values of the Academic style, emphasizing realism and idealized beauty. His paintings often depicted tender and sentimental subjects, particularly focusing on children and young women, capturing their innocence and emotion with a delicate touch. Throughout his career, Perrault exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon, earning considerable acclaim and several prestigious awards, establishing his legacy within the 19th-century French art scene.
Leon Perrault’s “A Beautiful Reflection” (1886)