An oil on cradled panel painting by French artist, Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel (1839-1929) entitled “Après la chasse” or “After the Hunt” depicting a group of three hunters in elaborate red doublets and hose, two holding their muskets at a table celebrating and drinking from ornate goblets, a large Nautilus cup standing in the center of the table, draped in a white lace tablecloth over red satin with gold fringe. The windows to the right of the group allow light to shine into the scene and provide depth and a view of the buildings beyond. The verdure hunting tapestry behind them on the left also shows wonderful detail and provides additional depth to the scene and a contrast to the red clothing of our hunters. The painting is signed “A. A. Lesrel” and dated 1914 in the lower left corner.

The painting and frame are in excellent condition and absolutely beautiful. The site area of the painting measures approximately 23 1/4” x 19 1/4” and overall with the gilt frame measures 29” x 25 1/4”.

From the archives of AskArt: Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel was born at Genet in France on 19th May, 1839.  He studied painting and was greatly influenced by the famous French artist Jean-Louis Meissonier (1815-1891), who painted detailed military subjects.

During the 19th century people developed a vivid fascination for the past.  This was particularly true in France where memories of the recently deposed monarchy were still strong and the political situation was volatile.  Paintings emphasized the human qualities of the subjects, and in Lesrel's works he alludes to the paternal qualities of the monarchy by painting the King's men at ease in their domestic situations.

Lesrel gives us an intimate and nostalgic glimpse of the past. His cavaliers are exquisitely painted with every attention paid to detail.  His colours are rich and vibrant and his rendition of luxurious is outstanding.

The artist was elected to the Society of French Artists in 1885 and he received an award from them in the Exposition Universalle in 1889.  He became an Associate of the Salon de la Nationale Beaux Arts in 1890 and regularly exhibited his works there.

The artist’s high auction price $248,000 in 2000 at Christie’s New York.

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