Pair of Light of the World Antique Sepia Prints, Child Jesus & John the Baptist / Artist: Charles Bosseron Chambers (Religious Pictures) at InSpirit Antiques

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Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height - 13 ¾” Width - 10 ¾”
Manufacturer: Edward Gross Company, N.Y. / E.G. Co., N.Y.

This is a wonderful, compelling, and classic pair of antique sepia-tone prints. One print features Jesus as a Young Child, titled, "The Light of the World". The other print depicts, I believe, John the Baptist as a Young Boy. I have never come across a pair of these pictures before. Let alone, it’s quite rare to see a young John the Baptist portrayed in this classical scene. Both pictures were originally painted by famous listed artist, Charles Bosseron Chambers (1883-1964). His signature can be found in the lower right corner of the "Light of the World’ print of Jesus. The lower left corner of both prints read, "Copyright Edward Gross Co., N.Y.". This is quite a famous picture of Jesus and Chambers has become well-known for it. Both pictures are captivating and very appealing. Both John the Baptist and Jesus’ angelic face and rosy red cheeks practically bring these pictures to life. The subtle highlights of color on Jesus and Johns lips, cheeks, eyes, and front curls of their hair make these pictures all the more attractive. Both prints are in excellent original condition. Both have their original and complimentary molded wood frames. Original brown paint with gold trim highlights. The corners have a nice decorative design. Both of the frames are also in excellent original condition, except for the most minor age-appropriate wear to the brown finish. (see photo) Both frames retain their original glass. The frame with Jesus has its old wire hanger. The frame with John the Baptist has an old string hanger. The original paper backing of the Jesus picture is all there, but has been torn and taped. A nice original label remains fully intact on the paper backing and includes the name of the publisher, title, artist, and some interesting info about the picture itself. The paper backing of the John the Baptist picture is torn and partially missing. There is a remnant of its label on the paper backing, but unfortunately is missing. I assume it’s similar to the ‘Light of the World’ label on the other piece. Circa 1920’s.

*** I’ve included, below, some interesting information about the artist, CHARLES BOSSERON CHAMBERS:

"Charles Bosseron Chambers (1882-1964): Charles Bosseron Chambers was known for his figurative work, mainly portraits or works with religious themes. Chambers was born in St. Louis; his father was an Irish captain in the British army and his mother was a member of an established French family in St. Louis. According to his niece, Chambers later adopted the middle name "Bosseron" because he felt his last name "too plain" to reflect his French heritage.

Like many American artists at the turn of the century, Chambers studied art abroad, first at the Berlin Royal Academy, where he spent six years studying with Louis Schultz. He later studied with Alois Hrdliczka at the Royal Academy in Vienna and with Johannes Schumacher in Dresden.

After matriculating at St. Louis University, Chambers began his professional career at Palm Beach, Florida, a place chosen because of his mother's failing health. From this period in his artistic productions date the fantastic figure compositions exhibited at the St. Louis Exposition, together with portraits of Colonel Mitchell for the Missouri Historical Society; Joseph Jefferson, the great American actor; young Master Haven; Henry Phipps; Henry M. Flagler; Mrs. Voorhis and others.

In 1916, Chambers moved to New York City and established himself in the Carnegie Studios, Carnegie Hall, where he occupied and splendid atelier. It was here that he painted the "Light of the World," the most popular America religious painting of the early Twentieth Century.

He was a member of the Society of Illustrators, established in 1901 in New York City, and the Salmagundi Club, an early important art club in New York City. He illustrated Sir Walter Scott's, "Quentin Durward, "in the Scribner Classics for Young People.

His work was exhibited at the well-known John Levy Galleries in New York City in the 1930s, and his work is now in several public collections in St. Louis and Chicago, including Chicago's St. Ignatius's Church, Missouri Historical Society in St. Louis, and the Osceola Club in St. Augustine, Florida.

For the monastery, Chambers painted a number of works, the best known of which were his cover illustrations for the Commissariat's publication, Crusader's Almanac, such as The Crusader's Vision on Calvary and The Crusader's Death."

- This article was cited from MyFranciscan.org and from GrapeFruitMoonGallery.com

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