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Le Manege (The Merry-Go-Round)

  • Manuel Robbe
  • Etching
  • Color aquatint with full margins.
  • 16 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. | 24 7/8 x 31 in. framed
  • Signed in pencil upper left
  • Galerie Michael, Beverly Hills; Kimble Collection, Utah, 2000
  • Yes

The original aquatint “Le manège ou la Place Blanche à Paris” by Manuel Robbe captures fashionable Parisian society during a summer evening entertainment. A temporary merry-go-round is set up in the Place Blanche near the famous and notorious nightclub, the Moulin Rouge, in Montmartre.

Robbe, celebrated for his mastery in the aquatint technique, employs delicate tones and intricate details to bring this lively Parisian scene to life. The use of aquatint allows for a rich gradation of colors and textures, enhancing the overall depth and realism of the scene.

Robbe’s technique is particularly noteworthy in this piece. Aquatint, a variant of etching, involves a meticulous process that produces a range of tonal effects. Robbe’s skillful application of this method results in a harmonious blend of light and shadow, creating a sense of movement and vitality. His attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of the merry-go-round, the lively expressions of the people, and the intricate background elements.

With full margins.

Certificate of Authenticity

Reference: Galerie Michael exhibition catalog (1987), 129.

Loc: G.SW.B. pp7633

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