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French artist (–)

Louis Marie de Schryver (12 or 13 October – 6 December )^[1] was a French painter known for his depictions of Parisian life during the Belle Époque. He was the prominent chronicler of the Belle Époque in French history.

Biography

Early life and background

Louis Marie de Schryver was born on 12 October in Paris, France, into a wealthy bourgeois family.^[2] His father, a well-established journalist, supported Louis's artistic ambitions from a young age.

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Louis Marie de Schyrver was born in Paris on October 12, His father was a well-established journalist, but his son did not follow the same path. From an extremely young age de Schryver recognized his precocious artistic capacities and began training for his career as an artist by twelve. What is perhaps even more unusual was that at this time, he was apparently not studying under any master — his entry in the Salon catalog does not denote any specific teacher, though he may have been informally studying under an artist. The following year he continued his exhibitions at the Salon while studying under Philippe Rousseau, a still life and genre painter.

Growing up in an affluent household, de Schryver was exposed to the sophisticated culture of Paris, which would later become the primary subject of his artistic work.

From an early age, de Schryver demonstrated a natural talent for drawing and painting. His training began at age ^[3] At the age of 13, he exhibited his first work at the prestigious Paris Salon in , a rare achievement that immediately drew attention to his skills.^[4]

Artistic development and education

Though he did not receive formal training in an established art academy, de Schryver benefited from private mentorship and interactions with leading artists of his time.^[5] He is known to have studied, albeit briefly, under Philippe Rousseau.^[3] Has was also a pupil of Gabriel Ferrier.^[1]

Influenced by the academic style of the 19th century, his early works emphasized precision and realistic details.^{[citation needed]} Author Gérald Schurr praised de Schryver's Parisian scenes as being "often bathed in a light of rare subtlety."^[6]

Artistic career

Louis Marie de Schryver's career spanned more than five decades, during which he gained recognition as a prominent painter of Belle Époque Paris.^[7] Street scenes and people of the city were popular subjects of the time, and de Schryver was interesting in capturing the fashionable upper class and life on Parisian streets.

Recurring themes in his paintings included elegant Parisians, horses and carriages, and working people, such as flower vendors, street sweepers, and washers.^[3]

Signature themes

De Schryver's main artistic themes include:

• Flower markets: De Schryver's work portrays Parisian flower markets,^[3] capturing the textures and colors of flowers, juxtaposed with the movement and energy of the bustling marketplaces.^[8]
• Portraits of women: De Schryver painted several portraits of fashionable Parisian women.

  Notable works include Femme à la Rose Rose (Lady with Pink Rose), which exemplifies his ability to render intricate details such as lace, fabric, and floral embellishments.^[9]

• Cityscapes and urban life: His paintings of urban settings capture the architecture, horse-drawn carriages, and the Parisian streets.^[3]

Exhibitions and awards

De Schryver exhibited at the Paris Salon throughout his life.^[3] At 17 years old, he won a bronze medal at the World's Fair of Sydney for his painting entitled "Lilas" (Lilacs).^[3] He received a medal at the Universal Exhibition in ^[7]

Auction records and legacy

De Schryver's works have continued to attract significant attention in the art market.

His painting Rue Royale, Paris set an auction record, selling for $, at Christie's in ^[10] His portraits are highly regarded for their elegance and meticulous detail.^[11]

Later life and death

In his later years, de Schryver's painting style was influenced by impressionism, and he began painting automobiles.^[3] When these paintings found little success in the art market, he returned the more popular Parisian scenes.^[3] He continued to paint, though his output diminished as modernist movements like Cubism rose to prominence.

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^{[citation needed]} He died in Paris on December 6, at the age of ^[1][3][12]

Notable works

• Le Marché aux fleurs sur le Pont Marie (The Flower Market on the Pont Marie) ^{[citation needed]}
• Bouquetière sur les Champs-Élysées (Flower Seller on the Champs-Élysées) ^{[citation needed]}
• Les Bouquinistes sur les quais de Seine (Booksellers on the Banks of the Seine) ^{[citation needed]}
• Femme à la Rose Rose (Lady with Pink Rose) ^{[citation needed]}
• Rue Royale, Paris () – Achieved a record price of $, at Christie's New York in ^[10]
• La Marchande de Fleurs – Rue de Rivoli () ^{[citation needed]}

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