{"title":"8.26 Art of Fashion","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-twelve-princesses-by-gustave-max-stevens","title":"The Twelve Princesses by Gustave-Max Stevens","description":"Gustave-Max Stevens\u003cbr\u003e 1871-1946 | Belgian \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Twelve Princesses\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e Signed and dated “G.M. Stevens \/ 1899” (lower right) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The greatest triumph of the artist’s career, this extraordinary and monumental oil on canvas by Gustave-Max Stevens perfectly represents the highly detailed compositions and richly hued palettes championed by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The composition’s larger-than-life-size, brilliant coloring and myriad details enhance the drama of its subject, the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, \"The Twelve Princesses.\" The artist exhibited this work extensively, including at the 1901 Paris Salon, testifying to both the artist’s regard for the work and its exceptional quality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Monumental in subject, style and size, it is clear that the artist himself knew that \u003cem\u003eThe Twelve Princesses\u003c\/em\u003e was his masterpiece, and he took every opportunity to show it publicly. It was first shown shortly after its creation at an exhibition of the artist’s work at the Cercle Artistique et Littéraire in Brussels in 1899 and then at the Salon d’Art Idéaliste in Brussels. It was then accepted into the prestigious Paris Salon of 1901, the annual exhibition where artists showcased only the very best examples of their work. The artist also exhibited it with Sächsischer Kunstverein (Saxon Art Association) in Dresden in 1900, the Antwerp Triennial Salon of 1901 and the Salon des Beaux-Arts d’Ostende of 1907. Additionally, Stevens kept \u003cem\u003eThe Twelve Princesses\u003c\/em\u003e in his own personal collection for the entirety of his life, and it descended within his family — a testimony to the artist’s particular attachment to this work.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The fairy tale \"The Twelve Princesses,\" also called \"The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces\", tells the story of twelve sisters who are kept locked up in their bedroom every night by their father, the king. Despite this, the king finds his daughters’ shoes “danced to pieces” every morning when he releases them. He presents a challenge to his kingdom: “Whoever could discover where they went dancing each night could choose one of them for his wife and become king after his death.” After many before him fail, a man accepts the challenge and, with the help of an invisibility cloak, discovers the sisters travel to a magical underground realm where they attend a lavish ball every evening. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Stevens chooses to depict the moment of the sisters' escape. They adorn themselves in their finest gowns and jewels, with each princess dressed more extravagantly than the last. His approach to the painting is meticulous yet romantic, and the entire composition is a feast for the senses. The long, graceful silhouettes of the princesses occupy the entirety of the colossal canvas, and the artist revels in a painstaking depiction of detail for each and every figure. Strongly-patterned, iridescent fabrics combine with lush jewel tones to create a highly expressive aesthetic that brings a sense of realism to the mythical narrative. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Stevens captures the princesses with the precise detail and symbolism that were tenets of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. They are shown standing before a window barred with iron, emphasizing the wonder of their nightly escape. The central figure gazes into a mirror, serving not as a symbol of vanity, but rather representing the ephemeral, alternate world they are about to enter. The mirror holds their secret and points beyond exterior appearances. Only two of the sisters look out at the viewer, the oldest and the youngest, who have the most significant roles in the story. The eldest, dressed the most austerely and almost hidden behind her sisters, wears a knowing look of secrecy and mystery, while the youngest looks at us apprehensively, foreshadowing their eventual exposure. Combining thoughtful detail, symbolism and aestheticism, this work showcases the enigmatic, dreamlike style of painting for which the Pre-Raphelites were renowned. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Apart from the fact that it is an exceptional example of a Pre-Raphaelite painting, it is also exemplary of the 19th-century interest in legends and fairy tales; the story of the dancing princesses would have been a well-known tale in affluent households of the age. These tales were popularized by Andrew Lang’s \u003cem\u003eFairy Book\u003c\/em\u003e series, a collection of 12 volumes that was hugely successful. \"The Twelve Dancing Princesses\" was the first story printed in the \u003cem\u003eRed Fairy Book\u003c\/em\u003e edition of the series in 1890 — an edition the artist would have certainly been familiar with. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Saint-Gilles, Belgium, just outside of Brussels, in 1871, Stevens began his artistic studies at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels in 1886 under the instruction of Jean-François Portaels. He then studied with Fernand Cormon and Louis-Joseph-Raphaël Collin at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He then returned to Brussels, a city that at the time was a major center for artistic innovation. There, he co-founded and led \u003cem\u003eLe Sillon\u003c\/em\u003e in 1893, an artistic movement that sought a different approach to painting from the Neo-Impressionists and instead espoused a philosophy of decorative realism and luminous coloring.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The great Pre-Raphaelite Edward Burne-Jones was a supporter and honorary member of \u003cem\u003eLe Sillon\u003c\/em\u003e, and the group hosted an exhibition of the master’s works in 1895. Stevens, who was already an admirer of Burne-Jones, was heavily involved in the planning of this exhibition and must have taken immense inspiration from his aesthetic approach. He completed \u003cem\u003eThe Twelve Princesses\u003c\/em\u003e only a few years after the Burne-Jones show, embracing the Pre-Raphaelite ideals of truth to nature, complexity of composition and brilliance of color. He also won a coveted bronze medal at the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900 for \u003cem\u003eAnnunciation\u003c\/em\u003e, another painting with strong Pre-Raphaelite connections. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Today, his works reside in the National Gallery of Canada (Ottowa), Minneapolis Institute of Art, Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique (Brussels) and the British Museum (London), but none surpass the current painting. Staggering in size, magnificent in palette, exceptional in technique, and fascinating in subject, \u003cem\u003eThe Twelve Princesses\u003c\/em\u003e represents the very best from the artist. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/landing.rauantiques.com\/stevens-insights\/\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee auction comparables and market data\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1899 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 76 1\/8\" high x 114\" wide (193.36 x 289.56 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 100 1\/4\" high x 138 5\/8\" wide (254.64 x 352.11 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibited:\u003cbr\u003e Exhibition Gustave-Max Stevens, Cercle Artistique et Littéraire, Brussels, 1899\u003cbr\u003e Salon d’Art Idéaliste, Brussels\u003cbr\u003e Paris Salon, 1901, number 846, p.27 (illustrated under the title “Filles de Rois”)\u003cbr\u003e Sächsischer Kunstverein, Dresden, 1900, number 1864\u003cbr\u003e Triennial Salon, Antwerp, 1901, number 46\u003cbr\u003e Salon des Beaux-Arts d'Ostende, 1907 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Collection of the artist, Brussels\u003cbr\u003e Thence by descent\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Paris\u003cbr\u003e M.S. 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The woman is exceedingly poised, focused on the performance, her brightly rouged lips parted in concentration. A well-heeled man sits beside her, peering into opera glasses. The slender, modern woman of \u003cem\u003eLa loge\u003c\/em\u003e exudes confidence and style, displaying the qualities of Domergue's work that earned him the reputation of “inventor of the pin-up.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Bordeaux in 1889, Domergue studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. He was only 17 years old when he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français for the first time, winning the Prix du Rome in 1911 and a gold medal in 1920. While landscapes dominated his early oeuvre, from the 1920s he changed his focus to what would become his trademark subject, \u003cem\u003ela belle Parisienne\u003c\/em\u003e. Domergue enjoyed a tremendously successful career. 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Capturing a woman in grey against a windswept seascape, the composition is classic Cassigneul, exuding a serenity and sophistication that is unique to his aesthetic. Triptychs are highly rare in the artist's oeuvre, and the panels can be displayed apart or attached. Renowned for his portraits that bring together brilliant pops of color with an atmosphere of elegance and tranquility, Cassigneul's upbringing in French fashion is keenly felt in the composition, as he brings the chic Parisian ideal to life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e One of the most famous living French artists, Cassigneul is set apart by his unique ability to produce works that feel both dramatically contemporary and classic in style. \u003cem\u003eLa terrasse devant la mer\u003c\/em\u003e brings together two of his most common tropes: a sleepy-eyed beauty and a vibrantly hued landscape. The green colors of the sea and the dusky sky provide a sharp contrast to the central figure, whose large hat and billowing scarf exude a timeless fashion. With its vivid, rich palette and flat spatial planes, Cassigneul’s style follows in the tradition of the French Post-Impressionist group known as Les Nabis, which included celebrated French artists such as Pierre Bonnard, Edouard Vuillard and Maurice Denis. Expressionist painter Kees van Dongen was another important influence on the young Cassigneul, whose portraits resemble van Dongen’s elongated, sharply contoured female forms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Paris in 1935, Cassigneul's grandfather was the founder of the ground-breaking French fashion house Jean Dessès. Raised among the glamor and excitement of the Parisian fashion world, the young Cassigneul observed models, dressmakers and runway shows from a very young age. His interest in art also manifested early, and he painted his first landscape at Deauville at the young age of 12. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts, holding his first one-man exhibition at just 17 years of age. Since that first show, his work has been widely exhibited worldwide, particularly in Western Europe, the United States and Japan, where he enjoys an especially devoted following. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 1975 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Triptych: 51 1\/4\" high x 71” wide\u003cbr\u003e Panel: 51 1\/4” high x 23 1\/2” wide x 1 3\/8\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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Carrier-Belleuse captures this classic beauty posed in the fourth position and the playful puff of her tutu shimmers with an incandescent glow filling the center of the composition. This dancer is simultaneously graceful and accessible, as her soft features and alluring eyes draw in the viewer. Much like the work of Degas, Carrier-Belleuse’s dancers are depicted with a common beauty that is at once poetic and attainable. A master of the art of pastel, his works are highly collectible as stunning examples of the art of impressionism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1851, Carrier-Belleuse was the son of the celebrated sculptor Albert Carrier-Belleuse, from whom he learned his artistic trade at a young age. He also studied under Alexandre Cabanel and Galland at the École des Beaux-Arts, and became a regular exhibitor at the Paris Salon beginning in 1875. 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When Karl was appointed professor at the Venice Academy of Fine Arts, the family relocated to the floating city—a move that profoundly shaped von Blaas’ artistic vision. Though he studied in Rome, Vienna and Paris, it was Venice that remained his greatest muse. Captivated by its light, architecture and everyday moments of romance and social interplay, he became the foremost painter of Venetian genre scenes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e During Venice’s Austrian rule, von Blaas adopted the Italianized name “Eugen de Blaas” for his local clientele, while retaining “von Blaas” for his Austrian patrons. His works were widely exhibited throughout Europe, including at the Royal Academy, Grafton Gallery and New Gallery between 1875 and 1892, earning him international acclaim. 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Embodying the essence of \"peace, feminine charm and ideal perfection\" that art historian Vern Grosvenor Swanson identified in Godward's best works, this painting is a captivating treasure. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Raised in Wimbledon, England, Godward debuted at London’s Royal Academy exhibition in 1887. By the subsequent decade, the burgeoning artist was on a steady ascent to artistic success. Having fallen under the influence of British Neoclassical Revivalists Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Lord Frederic Leighton, and Sir Edward John Poynter, Godward quickly rivaled their style. The sensuality and mystery of Godward’s maidens, combined with his impressive backdrops, attracted fans across Europe and sent Godward on a rapid ascent to artistic stardom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1889, he was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists. Ten years later, Godward debuted at the Parisian Salon of 1899, where again he was heaped with praise. 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Painted during his years in Giverny, it captures an intimate moment of leisure, a subject that remained central throughout his career, and showcases the artist’s ability to balance decorative beauty with technical sophistication. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Set on a sunlit porch overlooking a lush garden, two female figures are enveloped in shifting light and saturated color. Dappled sunlight and layered impasto dissolve form into a shimmering mosaic of tones, reinforcing Ritman’s sensitivity to atmosphere and his distinctive handling of paint. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Kamenets-Podolsky in 1889, Ritman immigrated to Chicago as a child and trained at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. After moving to Paris in 1909, he studied at the Académie Julian and the École des Beaux-Arts before settling in Giverny, where he worked alongside fellow American expatriates Richard Emil Miller and Frederick Carl Frieseke. Influenced by the environment shaped by Claude Monet, he returned there for nearly two decades, developing a signature style defined by radiant color, intimate figural subjects and poetic restraint. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Today, Ritman is recognized among the leading American Impressionists of the early twentieth century, with works in major museum collections including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and LACMA. With its generous scale, vivid palette and quintessential subject matter, \u003cem\u003eSummer Day\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a strong example of his most desirable imagery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1920s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 38 3\/4\" high x 38 3\/4\" wide (98.4 x 98.4 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 45 3\/4\" high x 46\" wide x 2 1\/2\" deep (116.2 x 116.8 x 6.4 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Chicago\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, New York\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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She gazes out at the viewer with an air of both sophistication and self-confidence, and the scene’s dynamic lighting and framing visually unite the woman and her bouquet as one. Cassigneul’s couture influence is evident in the subject’s adornment, a luxurious pearl necklace and ruffled hat, which adds a note of refinement and glamour and makes this painting a true testament to his artistry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As one of the most celebrated living French artists, Jean-Pierre Cassigneul is distinguished by his remarkable ability to create works that harmonize a contemporary flair with classic elegance. His use of a vibrant palette and flattened spatial planes reflects the influence of the French Post-Impressionist group Les Nabis, which included renowned artists Pierre Bonnard, Édouard Vuillard and Maurice Denis. Additionally, the expressionist painter Kees van Dongen significantly impacted Cassigneul’s development, as seen in his portraits that echo van Dongen’s elongated and sharply defined female figures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Paris in 1935, Jean-Pierre Cassigneul was deeply influenced by his grandfather, the founder of the pioneering French fashion house Jean Dessès. Immersed in the glamorous world of Parisian fashion from a young age, Cassigneul's early experiences observing models, dressmakers and runway shows left a lasting impact on his artistic vision. His passion for art emerged early, and by the age of 12, he had already painted his first landscape in Deauville. Cassigneul went on to study at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts, and at just 17, he held his first solo exhibition. 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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. 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Elegantly dressed figures gather around a crowded table, drinking, dancing and engaging in flirtatious conversation as the artist captures the excitement and intimacy of an evening spectacle. Through loose, expressive brushwork and bold flashes of yellow, red, black and white, Grauss transforms a bustling café into a celebration of nightlife and theatrical energy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The composition draws the viewer into the atmosphere of the scene, where wine bottles, goblets and oranges fill the table while figures emerge through a dynamic interplay of light and color. Grauss’s confident brushwork conveys both movement and mood, balancing the glamour of the gathering with a sense of lively spontaneity. The richly dressed figures and animated gestures capture the allure of early 20th-century café culture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in the Netherlands, Gerardus Hendrik “Geert” Grauss was a painter, draftsman and lithographer known for his figure compositions, genre scenes and floral still lifes. He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels before traveling throughout the Mediterranean, including Italy and Algeria, where he continued to refine his artistic vision. A member of Arti et Amicitiae and the Sint Lucas Artists Association in Amsterdam, Geert Grauss received the Willink van Collen Prize in 1917 and later represented painting in the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games art competition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1916 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 29\" high x 39\" wide (73.66 × 99.06 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 39\" high x 48 3\/4\" wide x 3 3\/4\" deep (99.06 × 123.83 x 9.53 cm)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Florida\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, London\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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This striking portrait combines an elegant woman, sophisticated fashion and a tranquil coastal setting. Its timeless glamour and bold, modern composition make it an exceptional example of the artist’s unmistakable style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shown in profile, the sitter wears a beautiful white blouse, pearl drop earrings and a dramatic black hat crowned by a crimson rose. The curved back of her rattan chair envelops her figure in warm ochre tones, while sailboats drift across the blue-green water beyond. Cassigneul’s sinuous outlines, expressive brushwork and luminous palette heighten the sitter’s mysterious beauty and quiet sense of reverie. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Paris in 1935, Cassigneul grew up amid the designers, models and luxurious fabrics of the Jean Dessès fashion house. He held his first solo exhibition at just 17 and later trained at the Académie Charpentier and the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. 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Celebrated for his elegant portraits of fashionable women, Domergue captures the confidence, sophistication and modern sensuality that established him as the self-proclaimed “inventor of the pin-up.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Seated within a private theater box, the stylish woman meets the viewer’s gaze with parted, crimson lips and an expression of poised assurance. Her luminous blue ensemble stands in striking contrast to the vibrant red interior, while Domergue’s fluid, energetic brushwork lends the scene an atmosphere of immediacy and excitement. Beside her, an elegantly dressed gentleman peers through opera glasses toward the unseen stage, heightening the sense that the viewer has entered an intimate moment during a fashionable Parisian evening. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Bordeaux in 1889, Domergue studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. 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