Charles Agustus Lasar, “The Young Sculptor in His Studio,” Oil on Canvas, c. Early 20th Century

Photograph of a painting.

An artist sits at his work table in a spacious studio. He wears a light-colored shirt and table is draped with a dark cloth. The project that occupies him is light in color and spread across most of the table. The walls and floor are stone or cement. The ceiling is quite high and the dim room is lit from above. The left side of the painting has a few taller display tables. One table holds an upright figure that is taking a long stride. There is a large stone mass in the background that resembles an inverted pyramid. The lighting on the scene is dim and the contrast is low.

The relationship between Lasar and the Eagle’s Nest Art Colony is unknown, but this painting was part of the gallery’s opening show in July of 1918.

13 7/8 x 10 5/8″

(1856-1936)

Charles Agustus C. Lasar was from Johnstown Pennsylvania. His art education began at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. From there he went to Paris where he studied under Jean Leon. He exhibited in Paris and at the Art Institue of Chicago.

Lasar’s work seems to be mostly in private collections.