Saturday, February 17, 2024

Constantin Émile Meunier
(1831 - 1905)
 

Constantin Meunier was a Belgian painter and sculptor. He made an important contribution to the development of modern art by elevating the image of the industrial worker, docker and miner to an icon of modernity. His work is a reflection of the industrial, social and political developments of his day and represents a compassionate and committed view of man and the world.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantin_Meunier

Ophelia
1851-1905
Oil on canvas
61 x 100,5 cm
Private collection
Sold at Sotheby's London sale of 24 November 2009 lot 54

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