Guarisco Gallery 2012

54 n the 19th century, romantic themed subject matter was popular among painters and their patrons. Often depicted were private scenes of courtship, including young love replete with its shy and somewhat awkward tenderness. Charles Hue’s ‘The Couple’ depicts a private moment in the courtship of a young man and woman. Charles Hue French, 1825-1883 The Couple signed, o/c 30” x 21-1/4” (38-1/2” x 30” fr.) Jules Worms French, 1832-1924 Musical Interlude, Woman and Harlequin signed, o/c 18” x 21-1/2” (27” x 31” fr.) Exhibited: Salon, Société des Artistes Français, Paris, 1878 I ** The coquettish expression of the young woman, her demure pose and soft femininity are rendered with skillful assurance as are the sensitive demeanor and gentle affection on the young suitor.