THEODORE ROBINSON

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Circa 1885-1886

Oil Canvas became Hotel Baudy June 1887

Size: 42* 48,50 cm

Provenance:

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Signed lower right, Th Robinson on the

Angelina Baudy painting depicts Musette Bar, who became known as Hotel Baudy, 1887, was run Angélina Baudy. Hotel Baudy opened June 1887 became popular spot for stay, paint and socialize. Robinson moved into hotel same year and stayed regularly, until 1892. painting workshop Theodore Robinson ‘s request was built garden Hotel.

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Theodore Robinson studied with his friend John Sergeant, Paris under Carolus Durand. Theodore Robinson was mastering French language and was fond Flaubert and Zola. 1885, Theodore Robinson, an painter was introduced to a village Normandy, France, Deconchy , a friend Monet and a fellow painter. Notably, last day spent in Giverny was December 1st, 1892. He spent it in company both Monet and Deconchy.

Robinson attended Monet’s exhibition George Petit in June 1886 and was captivated by Monet’s use color and luminosity. Theodore Robinson moved out Paris and into Hotel Baudy in June 1887 and became a faithful Givernois until 1892. Giverny became a favorite spot for artists around mid-1880’s.

1888 dedicated bar is at that time part Hotel. bar is well stocked to serve local visiting painters

This bar Baudy. Museum.