Charles

July 19, 2024 Private Collections Artwork, Faces , ,

Paul-Henri Bourguignon
Charles
1954 l Gouache
24 x 18 in.
Private collection: Colorado
Estate tag: 54-11304

Charles is not an idealized portrait. Paul did not attempt to “prettify” his subjects. He was interested in portraying emotion. He elongated the face and simplified the features, accenting the eyes. He incorporated a black outline similar to Belgian expressionists.

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