“Lucien Pissarro” by William Strang, R.A.

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Lucien Pissarro (1863-1944)

William Strang (1859-1921)

1920

Oil on canvas

111.8 x 86.4 cm

Collection: National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa

Source: Furst, facing p.171. [Click on the image to enlarge it, and mouse over the text for links.]

Pissarro had lived in England since 1890, becoming a British citizen in 1916. [Commentary continues below.]

Lucien Pissarro

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Pissarro was an influential figure in the art world here, and Strang paints him as every inch a patriarch, with a splendidly carved frame peeping out behind him. Pissarro, however, seems bored with the sitting, perhaps impatient to return to his own work.

Bibliography

Furst, Herbert. "The Paintings of William Strang, R.A."The International Studio, Vol. 72 (November 1920-February 1921): 171-77. Internet Archive. Contributed by Robarts Library, University of Toronto. Web. 4 August 2020.

Jenkins, David Fraser, and Helena BonettLucien Pissarro (1863-1944). Tate. Web. 4 August 2020.

Created 12 December 2017