Portrait of Père Tanguy (1887)
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The "Portrait of Père Tanguy," painted in 1887 by Emile Bernard, captures the reflective and character-filled expression of its subject, Père Tanguy, a beloved Parisian art dealer known for his supportive role to many artists of the time. Bernard's portrait deftly utilizes post-impressionist techniques to evoke the depth of Tanguy’s personality and contributions to the art world.Stepping away from mere representation, Bernard employs a robust palette and deliberate brush strokes that highlight the nuances of Tanguy’s character. Père Tanguy’s head is slightly turned, suggesting his contemplative nature, while his gaze appears to extend beyond the canvas, perhaps reflecting his forward-thinking influence in promoting avant-garde art. The background, textured and adorned with simpler forms, contrasts with the detailed rendering of Tanguy's face and beard, focusing attention squarely on the subject.This painting, beyond its aesthetic appeal, serves as a tribute to the spirit of the era and the pivotal role Père Tanguy played in the lives of artists like Bernard himself, Vincent van Gogh, and many others who frequented his shop.
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Émile Henri Bernard (28 April 1868 – 16 April 1941) was a French Post-Impressionist painter and writer, who had artistic friendships with Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin and Eugène Boch, and at a later time, Paul Cézanne. Most of his notable work was accomplished at a young age, in the years 1886 through 1897. He is also associated with Cloisonnism and Synthetism, two late 19th-century art movements. Less known is Bernard's literary work, comprising plays, poetry, and art criticism as well as art historical statements that contain first-hand information on the crucial period of modern art to which Bernard had contributed.