area51novel Chapter 650
Chapter 650
Neoclassical and romantic exhibition rooms.
Xiao Ran was standing in front of a romantic-style oil painting, admiring it intoxicatedly.
In front of the other three walls, Peggy was also admiring the other paintings hanging on the wall, all of them with their eyes shining and mesmerized.
As Xiao Ran said before, the stolen art stored in this room is dominated by neoclassical and romantic paintings, as well as some works of realism and Rococo art.
In addition to paintings, there are several small bronze sculptures, either neoclassical or romantic.
If divided by age, the antique works of art stored in this room were basically created between the early eighteenth century and the mid-nineteenth century.
Compared to the first two rooms, the amount of stolen antique art stored here is a little less.
However, the weight and artistic value of these stolen antique works of art are no worse than those stolen antique works in the first two rooms, or even more precious and valuable.
The romantic oil painting hanging in front of Xiao Ran is a top work of art with great value.
The painting depicts a fierce street battle.
The two sides of the battle in the painting are the French army in the mid-nineteenth century and ordinary Parisian citizens.
Those Parisian citizens consisted of a large number of workers and students, as well as petty bourgeoisie and intellectuals.
Armed with knives and guns, waving flags, they fearlessly rushed to the blockade line built by the French army.
The soldiers of the French army, standing behind the blockade, raised their muskets one after another and kept firing at the citizens of Paris.
At the same time as the fire was fired, the French soldiers were full of panic and kept retreating, and they were about to collapse.
The composition of this romantic oil painting is unrestrained and vivid, the colors are vivid and somber, and the atmosphere is warm and exciting.
Standing in front of this painting, everyone will feel a sense of common hatred, generosity and excitement.
Although it was not the first time to appreciate this romantic oil painting, Xiao Ran was deeply attracted by this oil painting again at this time and admired it intently.
At this moment, Frank suddenly walked over.
Coming closer, the guy immediately asked curiously:
"Sean, is this painting really the work of the romantic lion Delacroix?"
"There is no author's signature on this painting, I have never heard of it before, Delacroix has such a romantic oil painting, are you mistaken?"
Before the words fell, the others at the scene also turned their heads to look over.
They all have the same question and want to know the answer to that question.
Xiao Ran turned his head to look at Frank, glanced at the others, and then said with a smile:
"Frank, you don't know
this romantic oil painting, it's actually normal, it's not surprising" "You know, the romantic lion Delacroix was an extremely prolific painter, after his death, he left more
than 10,000 works" "Among these more than 10,000 works, a considerable number of them are not signed by the author, and this oil painting is just one of them"
Hearing this, Timothy immediately
nodded and agreed: "Indeed, Delacroix has too many works, it is basically impossible to remember them all
" Xiao Ran nodded, and then continued:
"We look at whether a painting is the work of a certain painter, not only from the author's signature, but also from the style and painting skills" "
This oil painting shows, Romantic style like a battle march, exquisite composition, and very clever painting technique
" "In the early nineteenth century, when romanticism was prevalent, only the romantic lion Delacroix could create such a masterpiece" "Think of Delacroix's masterpiece
, "Liberty Leading the People", are there many highly similar between these two paintings?"
"More importantly, both paintings were created
in the same period, or even in the same year" "They reflect the same historical event, namely the July Revolution, the revolutionary movement of the French people to overthrow the Bourbons
" "Judging from these places, even if Delacroix does not have Delacroix's signature on the painting, it can be determined that it is his work"
With his explanation, the eyes of everyone at the scene suddenly became brighter and brighter.
After his reminder, everyone also instantly thought of the famous painting "Freedom Leads the People".
The place of "Freedom Leading the People" in the history of Western art is very clear to everyone.
Whether it is East or West, it is a painting that can be included in history and art history textbooks, and its status can be seen!
This romantic painting was also created by Delacroix and in the same year as "Liberty Leading the People", reflecting the same historical events.
All this combined is enough to prove the super high value of this oil painting.
Thinking of this, the eyes of everyone at the scene looking at this romantic oil painting suddenly became even more hot!
The next moment, Timothy nodded excitedly and said:
"Yes, this romantic oil painting does have many similarities with "Freedom Leading the People"
, "The romantic color shown in this painting, as well as the brilliant composition and shape, color use and other painting techniques, are incomparable
" "It is basically certain that this is indeed Delacroix's work, but I am more curious, how come few people have seen such a romantic masterpiece?"
Xiao Ran nodded and was about to explain a few words.
At this moment, Fargot's voice suddenly came from the walkie-talkie.
"Gentlemen, I am Fargot from the Museum of Modern Art
in Paris, I know a little about this "Free Paris" "As far as I know, this romantic oil painting has been in the hands of private collectors in France before, and it is rarely exhibited publicly
" "And this romantic painting has no author's signature, and there are certain doubts about the source, so not many people
know" "But in the French art world, there are still some people who know about the existence of this oil painting, And think that this is Delacroix's work
" "The last time this painting appeared was in the early fifties of the last century, and since then, no one has seen it
" "But who would have thought that this "Free Paris" was actually stolen and hidden in Philadelphia, USA, it was too unexpected!"
With Falgot's introduction, everyone suddenly knew a little more about this "Free Paris".
Without waiting for everyone to respond, Fargot's voice came again from the intercom.
"Sean, after your introduction, plus seeing this romantic oil painting with my own eyes, I also think that this is Delacroix's work
" "I would like to ask, what do you plan to do with this romantic "Free Paris", can you trade this oil painting to us?"
"As long as the trading conditions you propose are within a reasonable range, we can accept them, as for the trading method, it is naturally up to you to choose"
Before the words fell, Peggy and Timothy were already anxious.
"Fargot, you Frenchman thinks too beautifully, daydream!"
"Since this 'Free Paris' was found in the United States, it should stay in the United States
" "We at the Gardner Museum also want to collect this masterpiece of romanticism, and the terms of the trade are good,"
Peggy said impatiently.
While saying this, he also stared at Xiao Ran closely, his eyes full of expectation.
Xiao Ran looked at this guy, and then said with a smile:
"Good noon, Falgot, welcome to Philadelphia
" "I haven't thought about how to deal with this "Free Paris" yet!"
"It's too early to talk about this, let's talk about this when we finish cleaning up and return to the art museum with these top antique artworks"
"Next, we have to explore the situation in the other two rooms, maybe there will be a bigger surprise
" Hearing him say this, Fargot could only accept it, and said through the walkie-talkie again:
"Okay! Sean, when you get back to the ground, let's talk about this again,"
Peggy and them, who were standing next to Xiao Ran, rolled their eyes angrily and secretly complained.
Sure enough, you guy is going to play the trick of waiting for price again!
After a few more conversations, everyone dispersed and continued to admire the many stolen antique works of art displayed in the room.
In the blink of an eye, about ten minutes have passed.
After admiring the many paintings and sculptures displayed here, Xiao Ran said again:
"Gentlemen, it's time for us to go to the next
room" "There are also many top antique artworks in the fourth room, but the artistic style is different from here, which is another series of surprises"
After speaking, he took the lead and walked towards the door.
Peggy looked fondly at the paintings and sculptures hanging on the walls and standing on the floor, and then followed.
As soon as they walked out of the room, they saw several paintings hanging on the walls on either side of the doorway to the fourth room.
The artistic style of those paintings is very distinct, and everyone recognizes them at a glance.
The next moment, Peggy said excitedly:
"The three paintings hanging at the door are Baroque art and classicist works of art
" "No need to ask, the stolen antique artworks stored in this room are also Baroque and Classicist styles"
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded, and then gave the answer.
"That's right, the three oil paintings hanging on the wall in the doorway, two of them are classical, respectively by the French classicist masters Lomi and Ouai
" "The other oil painting is a Baroque work of art, by the Italian master Carazzi
" "The stolen antique art stored in this room is also dominated by Baroque art and classicist art
" "In addition, There are also several works by the Flanders School and the Dutch School of the same period in the room,...... and before the
words fell, Peggy cheered excitedly.
"Ah! In this room is a work of the Dutch School? That's awesome!
While cheering, the guy couldn't wait to walk quickly into the fourth room.
Seeing his performance, Xiao Ran and Timothy all laughed.
Everyone understood why Peggy was so excited.
Delacroix, "The Crusaders Capture of Constantinople"