Enjorlas, Delphin 1857 - 1945 Courcouron, France -
Delphin Enjorlas was born, 1857, Courcouron in the Ardeche. He had a formal artistic training studying under the celebrated teacher Jean-Leon Gerome at the Beaux-Arts, and Dagnan-Bouveret. Early in his career, Delphin painted many wonderful landscapes, many of which now hang at the Musee Calvet d' Avignon. It soon became evident his love was for painting women. He changed genres to young ladies illuminated by lamplight or back lighting. His subjects are often engaged in simple domestic pursuits such as reading, sewing or flower arranging, although at times, he sought a more intimate portrayal. He became an exceptional painter of nude women. His mediums were oils and pastels. Enjorlas participated in the annual Salon shows beginning in 1890, and in 1901, he became President of the Salon des Artistes, Paris. Delphin Enjorlas died 1945 in Paris. Delphin Enjorlas experienced great success during his lifetime, painting subjects he enjoyed. Because of this success, many of his art works were produced in the form of salon postcards. Today, Delphin Enjorlas postcards are becoming rare, as prices for his original art works range $45,000 and up.
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