Claudius Dubiez, Still Life With Wisteria men He described an artist’s role

He described an artist’s role as essentially a conduit for nature - to remain open and observe with impartiality

a similar portrait of a boxer dog sold at Bonhams in the United States

Düsseldorf and Berlin and also spent time in Italy where he met his wife in 1860

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Claudius Dubiez, Still Life With Wisteria men He described an artist’s roleThis enchanting still life by French artist Claudius Dubiez (act. 1854 1902) depicts an arrangement of wisteria with a vase, jug and book. Its exquisitely rendered with careful attention to the finer details. Note the light, which falls across the petals and illuminates the gilding on the book. And the gentle folds in the cloth, which rise and fall away. Dubiez admired this decorative ensemble and captured its elegant beauty with a delicate touch.