{"title":"7.26 Cucuel","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"le-casino-de-monte-carlo-by-edward-cucuel","title":"Le Casino de Monte-Carlo by Edward Cucuel","description":"Edward Alfred Cucuel\u003cbr\u003e 1875-1954 | American \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eLe Casino de Monte-Carlo\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Cucuel\" (lower left)\u003cbr\u003e Watercolor on paper \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e American Impressionist Edward Alfred Cucuel was celebrated for his vibrant portrayals of European elegance and leisure. His painting \u003cem\u003eLe Casino de Monte-Carlo\u003c\/em\u003e captures the splendor of the French Riviera’s most renowned destination—a world synonymous with luxury, refinement and modernity in the early twentieth century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Against the soft glow of Mediterranean twilight, well-dressed visitors gather before Charles Garnier’s famed Belle Époque casino, their attire evoking the glittering sophistication of Monte Carlo’s social life. The Casino de Monte-Carlo, which opened in 1863, had by the early 20th century become a global attraction, bringing visitors from across Europe and America for gambling, opera and the chance to \"see and be seen.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cucuel was born in San Francisco and began formal training at the city’s School of Design before continuing his studies in Paris under Jean-Léon Gérôme at the École des Beaux-Arts. After working in France, Italy and Germany, he settled in Munich in 1907, joining the Scholle group led by Leo Putz. There, he refined his Impressionist style—distinguished by radiant color and expressive handling—that would define his career. His paintings were widely exhibited, earning him membership in the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts and a silver medal at the 1915 San Francisco International Exposition. Today, his works are held in museum collections, including the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum in Birkenhead, England and the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 20th Century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 16 1\/2\" high x 12 3\/4\" wide (41.91 x 32.39 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 26 5\/8\" high x 22 3\/4\" wide x 2\" deep (67.63 x 57.79 x 5.08 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, the Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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Cucuel’s luminous brushwork and delicate palette create an atmosphere of elegance, reflecting the beauty and tranquility of the natural world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Celebrated for his radiant depictions of women at leisure, Cucuel mastered the interplay of light, color and atmosphere that defined his Impressionist style. This painting exemplifies the qualities that established him as one of the finest American Impressionists. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in San Francisco, Cucuel began his formal art training at age fourteen at the city’s School of Design. In 1892, he moved to Paris, where he studied under renowned Academic painter Jean-Léon Gérôme at the École des Beaux-Arts. Over the following decades, he worked throughout France, Italy and Germany, gaining recognition for his distinctive approach to Impressionism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1907, Cucuel established a studio in Munich and joined the Scholle group of artists led by Leo Putz, an important German Impressionist and pioneer of Expressionism. During this period, he developed the luminous plein air style that would define his career. He exhibited regularly in Paris, became a member of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts and received a silver medal at the 1915 San Francisco International Exposition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cucuel later purchased a home in Holzhausen, Germany, overlooking a Bavarian lake where he spent summers painting his beloved scenes of female figures in gardens and along green shorelines. Today, his works are held in the permanent collections of institutions including the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum in Birkenhead, England and the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Early 20th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 31\" high x 31\" wide (78.74 x 78.74 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 34\" high x 37\" wide x 2\" deep (86.36 x 93.98 x 5.08 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Germany\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45205900853383,"sku":"32-2719","price":168500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2719_1.png?v=1784085796"}],"url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/collections\/7-26-cucuel.oembed","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}