Portrait watercolor showcasing his mastery in celebrating

showcasing his mastery in celebrating the human form and mythological themes

About the artist: Antoine Léonard Jean-Vincent Carlos Bordes (1898-1969) was a French painter and lithographer born May 14

particularly his series of paintings featuring apples

About the Island: Saint-Honorat Island is one of two Lérins Islands located in the Bay of Cannes

before being able to fully commit to his art

Portrait watercolor showcasing his mastery in celebrating20th century oil painting on wood panel monogrammed (illegible) in the top right corner. A charming close up portrait of a man in a suit, wearing a white brimmed hat with a black band. The painting features a pronounced chiaroscuro (shadow) effect that illuminates just the edge of the left side of his face. The right side remains in shadow, blurring into softer features. The vibrant, textured background appears to be an interior, perhaps a curtain or