Bernard Louis Borione was a painter figurative works and interior scenes. He was born in Paris in 1865 & a pupil of his father, Guillaume-Marie Borione (1816-1887), also a French genre and portrait painter. His mother, Evariste Luminais (1822-1896), was also a painter. Under their tuition, he developed his ability to produce finely painted works with highly detailed figures and interiors. Genre painting had made a comeback in 19th century France and so had the trend for anti-clericalism. Borione was part of a group of painters that depicted domestic scenes with members of the higher echelons of the Roman Catholic Church, especially Cardinals in elegant dress and sumptuous surroundings. His paintings proved fascinating to many members of the French citizenry.
Borione exhibited his paintings at the Salon des Artistes Francais & is thought to have been the illustrator of a book by Henri Gheon, entitled Les Propos Interrompus (published in 1926).
OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED LOWER RIGHT. GILT FRAMED. EX SUSSEX COLLECTION.
Generally of good appearance. Some rubbing/paint loss to edges. Might benefit from a light clean. Gilt, moulded frame generally in good condition with some fine cracking, small marks & scratches.
APPROX STRETCHER SIZE: 22 CM X 17 CM
APPROX FRAME SIZE: 33 CM X 29 CM
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