Lot 71: Ernest Ange Duez (French, 1843-1896)

Taking in the sea air
signed 'E Duez' (lower left)
oil on canvas
24 5/8 x 12 5/8 in. (62.5 x 32.5 cm.)

Zola compared Duez to his friend Manet whilst referring to the artist's work shown at the Salon in 1874 entitled 'Splendeur et misère d'une courtisane'. His academic accuracy and use of a vivid impressionist palette were perfect foils. He was a co-founder of the National Society of Beaux Arts painting plein air scenes. A tryptic depicting St Cuthbert is conserved by the Musée d'Orsay.

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