This late 20th century ink and pastel on paper abstract is by French-American painter Georgette London Owens (b.1924). Owens was born in Paris and studied at Ecole des Beaux-Art. She studied with the Cubist painter Andre Lhote for several years during WWII when Paris was under German occupation. She first held an atelier in Montparnasse adjacent to Alberto Giacometti. Picasso himself came to her first exhibition at Galerie Poirier and congratulated her. She exhibited throughout Paris in the late 1940s, at Musee D'Art Moderne, Le Palais de Tokyo, Musee des Beaux Arts, and the Salon des Independants. Owens moved to New York and exhibited at MOMA and several galleries on Madison Avenue. She met Salvador Dali, who became her mentor. Owens became an interior designer, first for Dali and then for clients such as Rex Harrison and Jackie Kennedy. She also designed jewelry and had a line commissioned by Pierre Cardin. In 1978 she moved to San Francisco and devoted all of her time to painting. In 1988, Owens founded the Alliance for Women Artists to help professional female artists exhibit both nationally and internationally. She continued to exhibit across Europe and traveled extensively. Owens lives in Marin County, California.
Signed and dated lower right. Excellent vintage condition.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Minor vintage wear.

Creator:
Artist: Georgette London Owens

Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Pastel

Details:
Frame Type: Unframed
Art Subjects: Abstract
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Minor vintage wear.