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Horace Vernet (1789-1863)

"The diabolo", series of six drawings

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Signed H.Vernet and dated 1812
Each measuring around 12x8 cm,
Ink and wash on paper

Horace Vernet depicts with lightness, humor and talent the carefree fashionable Parisian bourgeoisie having fun by trying the brand new art of diabolo, which appeared in France in 1812.

Heir to two generations of renowned artists, the destiny of Horace Vernet (1789-1863) was clear. Son of Carle Vernet (158-1836), grandson of Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), marine painter, and Jean-Michel Moreau the younger (1741-1814), he frequented the workshops of Théodore Géricault ( 1791-1824) and François-André Vincent (1746-1816).

Before devoting himself fully to military painting, his talent allowed him to support himself by notably executing caricatures and charming little genre scenes used by the fashion press such as “Le Journal des Dames et des Modes” from 1811 to 1815.

Our drawings perfectly bear witness to this period. They were used in 1813 to illustrate The Devil Colored in Rose or the Fashionable Game, in Paris, at Janet, bookseller rue St Jacques n°59. This work dedicated to the devil's game, which today is called diabolo, is a collection of verse verses sung to well-known tunes, ending with an almanac.

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Heir to two generations of renowned artists, the destiny of Horace Vernet (1789-1863) was clear. Son of Carle Vernet (158-1836), grandson of Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), marine painter, and Jean-Michel Moreau the younger (1741-1814), he frequented the workshops of Théodore Géricault ( 1791-1824) and François-André Vincent (1746-1816).

Before devoting himself fully to military painting, his talent allowed him to support himself by notably executing caricatures and charming little genre scenes used by the fashion press such as “Le Journal des Dames et des Modes” from 1811 to 1815.

Our drawings perfectly bear witness to this period. They were used in 1813 to illustrate The Devil Colored in Rose or the Fashionable Game, in Paris, at Janet, bookseller rue St Jacques n°59. This work dedicated to the devil's game, which today is called diabolo, is a collection of verse verses sung to well-known tunes, ending with an almanac.

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Horace Vernet (1789-1863)

Horace Vernet (1789-1863)

Horace Vernet depicts with lightness, humor and talent the carefree fashionable Parisian bourgeoisie having fun by trying the brand new art of diabolo, which appeared in France in 1812.