Les Bulles de Savon (Soap Bubbles)
Étienne Adolphe Piot (French, 1831–1910)
Oil on Canvas
Canvas: 33 ½ x 25 ¼ in.
Framed: 41 ½ x 33 in.
This enchanting painting by Étienne Adolphe Piot depicts a young girl mesmerized by the delicate, fleeting beauty of soap bubbles. The composition exudes a tender charm, with the soft lighting enhancing the girl's youthful innocence and the ephemeral nature of the bubbles. Piot’s mastery of texture and light brings the scene to life, capturing the sheen of the bubbles and the subtle details of the girl's attire and expression. The painting reflects Piot's ability to elevate everyday moments into timeless works of art.
About the Artist:
Étienne Adolphe Piot was a French painter renowned for his portraits of young women. Born on 13 February 1831 in Digoin, Saône-et-Loire, France, he moved to Paris to study under Léon Cogniet. Piot first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1850 and continued to showcase his work there until 1909. He became a member of the Société des Artistes Français in 1883 and received an honorable mention at the 1889 Exposition Universelle. His paintings are celebrated for their expressive depictions of beauty, often featuring dark backgrounds that draw attention to the subject. Piot's work remains appreciated for its elegance and the artist's skill in capturing the grace of his subjects.