Frédéric Soulacroix
Frédéric Soulacroix (French: [fʁedeʁik sulakʁwa]; 1858–1933) was a French-Italian painter.
Frédéric Soulacroix | |
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 Soulacroix at his house, circa 1900 | |
| Born | Frédéric Soulacroix 1858 France |
| Died | 1933 (aged 74–75) |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Realism |
Life and works
Soulacroix was born to well-known fresco painters and sculptors, Charles Soulacroix and Giacinta Diofebo. By the age of 15 years, in 1873, Frédéric entered the Accademia di Belle Arti of Florence, and, in October 1876, he was admitted to its School of Painting. He remained in Florence for many years, painting romantic genre pieces in costume of the 18th or early 19th centuries. Among his works were Diritto di pedaggio; A declaration of Love; A Goodbye; Il brindisi; Per le scale; The message; L'ultimo sguardo; Una confidenza flìrtation; Une incroyable; Buone nuove; Cattive nuove; Leaving for the War; La leggitrìce; and Il regalo dell'amante nel giorno natalizio.[1]
His works can be seen at the Museum of Arts of Philadelphia and at the Lord Mayor collection Mansion House in London.
Images
The Favourite
Flirtation, date unknown
The Marriage Proposal
Meditation'
Flirtation
Dolce far Niente(roughly translated: the sweetness of doing nothing)
The Afternoon Visitor
An Elegant Entrance
References
- ‘‘Dizionario degli Artisti Italiani Viventi: pittori, scultori, e Architetti.’’, by Angelo de Gubernatis. Tipe dei Successori Le Monnier, 1889, page 490.
