Description
Portrait study of a woman seated with her dress coming off her body. She looks out at the viewer in a seductive manner. The work is signed and dated by the artist. The paper is not framed.
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Artist Biography: Emile Lejeune was a painter form Geneva. He moved to Paris and opened up his studio at 6 rue Huyghens in Montparnasse where a range of events was held at including concerts by the group known as Les Six, exhibitions, including an exhibition of African art organized by Paul Guillaume, and poetry readings, particularly by Apollinaire and Cocteau. After visiting Provence, Emile Lejeune finally decided, in 1922, to move to Cagnes with his family. Both Soutine's portraits of Lejeune date from this period, either before Lejeune left Paris, or just after he had moved. He was influenced by artists like Amedeo Modigliani and Claude Monet.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Fair
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite
Details:
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Figure
Many others are available. Please inquire to buy the entire collection.
Artist Biography: Emile Lejeune was a painter form Geneva. He moved to Paris and opened up his studio at 6 rue Huyghens in Montparnasse where a range of events was held at including concerts by the group known as Les Six, exhibitions, including an exhibition of African art organized by Paul Guillaume, and poetry readings, particularly by Apollinaire and Cocteau. After visiting Provence, Emile Lejeune finally decided, in 1922, to move to Cagnes with his family. Both Soutine's portraits of Lejeune date from this period, either before Lejeune left Paris, or just after he had moved. He was influenced by artists like Amedeo Modigliani and Claude Monet.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Fair
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite
Details:
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Figure
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Fair
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20%
Dimensions
18.63 x 12.63 x 0.25 in
Emile Lejeune Graphite Sketch Portrait Study of a Seated Woman 1950
Estimate $850-$1,430
Starting Bid
$420
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