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Imitator of Jean-Siméon Chardin, 'Still Life with Bottle, Glass and Loaf', 19th century

About the work

When this small still life was given to the ÁùºÏ²ÊÔ¤²â in 1888, it was believed to have been painted by Chardin. However, within 20 years there were already doubts about its authenticity.

For a while it was thought that François Bonvin, or one of his contemporaries, had painted the picture, as there had been a revival of interest in Chardin among French artists during the third quarter of the nineteenth century. However, this attribution has also been rejected. Technical examination of the earlier layers of paint indicates that the painting was most likely begun in the eighteenth century, although it may have been completed in the nineteenth century.

As the style, the handling of the paint and the signature are not consistent with confirmed works by Chardin, the painting is now judged to be a skilful pastiche by a sophisticated imitator.

Key facts

Full title
Still Life with Bottle, Glass and Loaf
Artist
Imitator of Jean-Siméon Chardin
Artist dates
1699 - 1779
Date made
19th century
Medium and support
oil on canvas
Dimensions
38.1 × 45.1 cm
Inscription summary
Inscribed
Acquisition credit
Presented by Lord Savile, 1888
Inventory number
NG1258
Location
Not on display
Collection
Main Collection

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