66 - Emile STAHL (1847–1938)

Emile STAHL (1847–1938) The Four Ages of a Woman Oil on canvas, signed lower right. H_189 cm W_135 cm Émile Stahl, born on February 20, 1847, in Schiltigheim and died on May 7, 1938, in the same city, was an Alsatian painter known for his portraits, landscapes, and scenes of everyday life. After an initial introduction to sculpture under André Friedrich in Strasbourg, he continued his artistic training in Paris, where he attended the École des Beaux-Arts and worked in the studio of the painter Léon Bonnat. Upon returning to Alsace, he settled in Schiltigheim, while continuing his artistic exploration through numerous trips, notably to Munich, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. These travels gradually influenced his painting style and greatly enriched his work. His work is characterized by a wide variety of subjects, ranging from portraits to landscapes, including rural scenes and still lifes. Deeply attached to his native region, Émile Stahl devoted a significant portion of his work to depicting the people, trades, and landscapes of Alsace. His paintings thus serve as a valuable record of the life and traditions of his era. A discreet yet renowned artist, he left behind a prolific body of work that reflects his artistic curiosity and his attachment to the world around him. Selected Bibliography: René Metz, Émile Stahl (1847–1938), 1987, Éditions Le Chardon, Saint-Dié.