Boldini

Behind the door, under a thick layer of dusk lay a treasure trove of turn-of-the-century objects including a painting by the 19th century Italian artist Giovanni Boldini.

Dead Artist News: Boldini Painting Found in Paris The Huffington Post News Editors 2010

Behind the door, under a thick layer of dusk lay a treasure trove of turn-of-the-century objects including a painting by the 19th century Italian artist Giovanni Boldini.

Dead Artist News: Boldini Painting Found in Paris Telegraph UK 2010

Behind the door, under a thick layer of dusk lay a treasure trove of turn-of-the-century objects including a painting by the 19th century Italian artist Giovanni Boldini.

Dead Artist News: Boldini Painting Found in Paris The Huffington Post News Team 2010

There's Giovanni Boldini, with a pretty Parisienne in long ruffled skirts "Crossing the Street" circa 1873-75, turning the head of a top-hatted dandy in a passing carriage.

The Clark Collection's Personal Vision Judy Fayard 2011

Behind the door, under a thick layer of dusk lay a treasure trove of turn-of-the-century objects including a painting by the 19th century Italian artist Giovanni Boldini.

Dead Artist News: Boldini Painting Found in Paris The Huffington Post News Team 2010

Behind the door, under a thick layer of dusk lay a treasure trove of turn-of-the-century objects including a painting by the 19th century Italian artist Giovanni Boldini.

Dead Artist News: Boldini Painting Found in Paris Telegraph UK 2010

Adolphe von Menzel is conspicuously lacking, as is the incredible portrait that Boldini did of him.

Boldini at the Clark Art Institute James Gurney 2010

The Boldini show will be on view through April 25, 2010.

Boldini at the Clark Art Institute James Gurney 2010

But I'm never totally satisfied with any catalog that I see right after looking at originals, and probably no reproduction can capture the sense of scale and stroke in Boldini.

Boldini at the Clark Art Institute James Gurney 2010

Boldini gives the impression of an artist flexing his muscles, trying everything, reaching in a lot of directions, restlessly experimenting.

Boldini at the Clark Art Institute James Gurney 2010