Jean-Baptiste Anglade (1841-1913) - Fantasy figure in Renaissance costume

Jean-Baptiste Anglade (1841-1913)
Fantasy figure in Renaissance costume
About 1890
Ink, chalk, black stone and gouache on paper.
Monogrammed ‘JBA
H: 29.5; W: 25 cm.

Jean-Baptiste Anglade (1841-1913) was a French master glassmaker whose talent left its mark on the art of stained glass in the 19th century. Born in Eauze, in the Gers, he moved to Paris at an early age, to 55, boulevard Montparnasse, where he developed his skills and acquired a solid reputation.
In 1873, he took over the Goussard brothers' workshop in Condom, extending his influence in the field of religious stained glass. His work included numerous restorations and creations, notably for Saint-Luperc Cathedral in Eauze between 1868 and 1878, as well as for the churches of Manciet (Gers) and Sainte-Eulalie-en-Born (Landes). His work also extended to Finistère, where he created stained glass windows for several churches, including Arzano, Botsorhel, Carantec, Dinéault, Ile de Batz, Locunolé, Pont-Croix and Quimper.

In 1899, he signed and dated a series of six large polychrome stained glass windows depicting figures in the troubadour style, demonstrating his artistic mastery and his attachment to historical and decorative representations. His style is distinguished by the troubadour inflection given to these works, as in our drawing.

Through his work, Jean-Baptiste Anglade helped to enrich France's glassmaking heritage, leaving a lasting legacy in numerous churches and religious buildings with large-scale creations.