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Nudist Women, Signed Oil Painting By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed by the artist on the lower left hand corner, Oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 32 x 25.75 inches Stunning original French surrealist oil painting by the popular and renowned French painter, Claude Benard (1926-2016). The work is signed and depicts a Nude Woman on the Beach. Claude Benard was born in Cholet in 1926 but shortly after his family moved to Angouleme (1928), where he was to live until his death in 2016. Studying at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris and also in the studios of Cheyssial and Fougerat. At the age of 21, he began exhibiting at the Salon des Artistes Francais. After time traveling to broaden his artistic experience he returned to his home town to continue painting professionally. He became a Professor at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Angouleme from 1957-1980. Benard exhibited with numerous prestigious institutions throughout France and abroad, including the Salon des Artistes Francais, Salon des Independants and the Salon d'Automne, Paris. He was the holder of more than seventy awards. In 1978, he founded the Cercle Angoumousin des Arts and in 1979 organised a Salon of Contemporary Art in Angouleme bringing together celebrated artists from the Charente region. His style evolved from figurative in the 1960's, through to Surrealism into the 1970's and onwards. Four tribute exhibitions of his works were held in Angouleme in 1972, 1984, 2001 and 2017. This is one of many paintings we have by this artist, please contact if you wish to view more. provenance: the artists estate, France Condition report: The painting and canvas are both in very pleasing condition.
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Creator:
Claude Benard (1926 - 2016, French)
Creation Year:
c.1960's
Dimensions:
Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Medium:
Oil
Movement & Style:
Surrealist
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Good
Reserve: $2,912.00
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Creator:
Claude Benard (1926 - 2016, French)
Creation Year:
c.1960's
Dimensions:
Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Medium:
Oil
Movement & Style:
Surrealist
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Good
Reserve: $2,912.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Nudist Woman, Surrealist Signed Oil Painting c.1960's
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