Alphonse Maze-Sencier

Alphonse Maze-Sencier (1831-1892) was a French art critic and historian, best known for his writings on portraiture. He was a prolific writer and published extensively on the subject of art, exploring the characteristics of different artists and their styles. His works often focused on the "performances" of famous portrait painters, analyzing their techniques and artistic approaches to capture the essence of their subjects. Maze-Sencier's writings are considered valuable for their insights into the evolution of portrait painting and the development of artistic styles.