Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel (1839-1921) was a French Academic painter. He composed historical scenes in the tradition established by Meissonier, carefully researching the subject matter for accurate depictions of fashion and furnishings from the time period.Lesrel's technical virtuosity is well-displayed in Baptism of the Conde. The Princes of Conde were a line within the French royal House of Bourbon.
Devoted to his craft, Lesrel saw no detail as beneath his attention -- from the folds in the carpeting to the ornate paneling in the background to the hairstyles of the musicians -- Lesrel packed his canvas with vivid, vibrant precision.
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