Any idea on the artist?

Found in the USA

Painting is large and seems to be well done. No identifying information on the back. Artist signature looks to be "Du Gier"? But not finding anything. Also marked 87 (1887?). Can't seem to find anything online on my searches

Painting2 by Generic_Lad posted Jan 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Painting1 by Generic_Lad posted Jan 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Painting3 by Generic_Lad posted Jan 30, 2024 at 12:00 PM

 

It could be 'de Gier', a Dutch name.
There are several Dutch painters named de Gier, but I don't think any of the ones I heard of painted in this style.

 

found at the 2023 , 19th annual Springfield Il antique show.....

did the dealer have anything to say...

 

Not that I could find from talking to them, they thought it could be "Du Gier" but that was it

 

Perhaps it is the angle of your photograph, but the proportions seem very weird - like her head and bust are too large for her arms and legs.

 

arm legs and waist a problem for me

 

botox in the calves ?

 

I think shes lovely and very well done. The angles are throwing everyone off. Look at the details like the lace,ribbons etc.

 

Good craftsmanship,seems the camera lens distorted the image.

 

I would love a picture of her straight on, without distortion. It would also be helpful to see what the back looks like.

 

That looks much better.

 

Thank you! I like her. She's got a good expression and the tulle frames her nicely.

I'm going to guess that this is a painting from someone still learning. I wonder if she moved during the sketching phase because her nose is pointing to the right, but her jawline to the left. The artist spent time on her face, but wasn't sure what to do with her chest, shoulders, or arms, and completely hid those pesky hands. The waist is about the size of her head. The fabrics are very basic in rendering. The color mixing is fairly basic too.

So it may be difficult to find the artist, or perhaps this was early in their career.

 

Possibly de Giey.

 

I see du Giey.

Debora

 

Can we see the back ? I still feel shes very well done. I think the rosiness of her cheeks and the veins on her legs,mussed hair are all due to her just coming off stage. Maybe thats also why shes holding flowers. The way that tulle is painted ,thats no amateur or 2nd tier artist. I love her to bits,cant you tell ?

 

I wonder..... Note the thick legs ! https://fineartamerica.com/featured...e-la-ballerine-rosita-mauri-leon-comerre.html

 

So interesting. I had never heard of her and... Degas painted her many times.

Debora

 

I think that's very possibly a portrait. If the painting is dated 1887, she would have been 37.

Debora

 

Could be a 19th Century Saloon painting done by a younger artist.