The Old Teacher of Philosophy

The Old Teacher of Philosophy is an original artwork realized by French artist  Jeanne Bardey (1872 - 1954)

Drypoint print. Hand-signed on the lower right in pencil, on up dated 1913 s., artist proof. Edition "Societè des Arts de l'Eauforte". Passepartout cm 49x33

Good conditions except for a sign of humidity that doesn't affect the image. 

Jeanne Bardey (1872 - 1954) was a French painter and sculptor who lived in Lyon. From 1904, she exhibited at the Salon de Grenoble, the Salon de la Société lyonnaise des beaux-arts and, in Paris, the Salon des indépendants and the Union des femmes peintres et sculpteurs She was famous for being Auguste Rodin’s last student. She is influenced by the Rodinian style, which is reflected as much in her realistic portraits and nudes as in her dance albums.His sculptures are in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon. Other pieces are at the Musée d'Orsay.                                                                                                                    Discover more on Wallector.com