Mar 28
Rendez-vous (The Meeting) (1872) by Auguste Serrure (Belgian, 1825 – 1902), signed and inscribed lower left ‘Serrure/original’, oil on panel, 54 × 39.5 cm, Private Collection
#Rendez-vous#The Meeting#Auguste Serrure#painting#my upload#oil on panel#art#19th century#a genre scene depicting a romantic quiet encounter between a wealthy man and woman set in a park or opulent quiet setting#Gallant Genre Subject:#It is a classic example of gallant or anecdotal genre painting which focused on quiet intimate moments#in the lives of the bourgeoisie often with subtle amorous tension#Symbolism of Affluence:#The scene features 18th or 19th-century upper-class costumes and setting emphasizing luxury leisure and refined social interaction#Theatricality and Detail:#Known for meticulous detail Serrure's work in this period often portrays scenes that feel like a snippet of a play#emphasizing emotional nuance and elegant poses#Style and Influence:#Serrure’s style often compared to painters like Alfred Stevens is characterized by realistic historical scenes#calm and meticulous attention to fabric and setting
