Classical Gentry

OWE ZERGE. "Saint Sebastian”

Probably executed circa 1933-35. 

The society of fine young men...

  Painting: James Tissot (1836-1902), "The Circle of the Rue Royale", 1868 (Oil on canvas).

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A major example of Tissot's modernity, emblematic of the intellectual and mundane atmosphere of the time, this piece contributed to the young painter's recognition as he was emerging as one of the most talented portrait painters of his generation.

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From left to right: 

1- Comte de La Tour-Maubourg, 

2- Marquis de Lau, 

3- Comte de Ganay, 

4 - Comte de Rochechouart, 

5- C. Vansittant, 

6- Marquis de Miramon, 

7- Baron Hottinguer, 

8- Marquis de Ganay, 

9- Gaston de Saint-Maurice, 

10- Prince de Polignac, 

11- Marquis de Gallifet 

 Michaelina Wautier, Bacchanal (Triumph of Bacchus), (1659?), 270 x 354 cm, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.