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Attributed to PIERRE ANTOINE LABOUCHERE (French 1807-1873) Martin Luther
Translating the Bible with Melancthon, Pomeranus and Cruciger - circa
1850Oil on canvas Apparently unsigned22.5" x 29.75" (57 cm x 76 cm) Estimate
$1,500-$2,000Labouchere was a descendent of a Huguenot family, which
immigrated to Holland and became engaged in banking and shipping. While his
father pressed him into the family business, which eventually took young
Pierre to America as a bank manager and partner, in the end his fidelity to
the faith of his ancestors lead him to devote his life painting historical
works relating to the reformation and in particular, the life of Luther. He
was active in the French Protestantism movement contributing many articles
to their publications as well as illustrating numerous works. In 1846, he
received a 2nd class medal at the Paris Salon for his painting of Luther
translating the Bible with Melancthon, Pomeranus and Cruciger. It is
possible the offered lot is a smaller version of this work done by the
artist for an admiring supporter or Protestant clergy member. Provenance:
The Rev. William Herman Theodore Dau*The Rev. W.H.J. DauThe Rev. Luther O.
DauThence by descent through the family*The Rev. William Herman Theodore Dau
was a noted Lutheran theologian and academic. He was born in Lautenberg,
Pomerania in the year 1864. At times he was President of Concordia College,
South Carolina and President of Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana.
He was also a faculty member of Concordia Seminary St. Louis, Missouri. Rev.
Dau was a prolific writer and became known internationally for his work of
translating early German reformation documents into English and Latin.
Additionally he was involved in synodical government. He died in Berkley
California in the year 1944. |
