Au XIXe siècle, certains artistes français rassemblent les oeuvres sur papier de leurs confrères par amitié ou admiration. Souvent offertes ou échangées, ces pièces révèlent les réseaux de sociabilité de l'époque. L'analyse met en valeur divers fonds constitués par des figures de renom comme Degas, Ingres ou Delacroix. ©Electre 2026

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In 19th-century France, artists surrounded themselves with the works of their colleagues out of friendship, admiration or loyally. Among these, as the quintessential form of personal expression, drawings held a special place. Mementoes of these 'dear friends' were kept in portfolios, hung in studios or salons, and sometimes in the privacy of bedrooms. These drawings bear witness not only to artists' tastes but also to the social and emotional bonds that united them. This catalogue focuses on those works that they chose to keep close to them. Whether received as gifts, exchanged, acquired directly from their peers or their representatives, or purchased at auction, these drawings sometimes found their way into major collections such as those of David d'Angers. Léon Bonnal or Edgar Degas. Special attention is given to Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Eugene Delacroix, the two major figures of the mid-century, whose work held an unrivalled fascination for their colleagues. Mes Chers Amis traces the circulation of works amongst 19th-century French artists and outlines a more intimate history of the art of drawing.

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Paru le : 06/11/2026

Thématique : Dessin - Gravures - Estampes

Auteur(s) : Non précisé.

Éditeur(s) : Paul Holberton publishing

Collection(s) : Non précisé.

Contributeur(s) : Directeur de publication : Laurence Lhinarès

Série(s) : Non précisé.

ISBN : 978-1-917976-30-5

EAN13 : 9781917976305

Reliure : Relié

Pages : 352

Hauteur: 29.0 cm / Largeur 24.0 cm

Épaisseur: 3.1 cm

Poids: 1638 g