Description
An excellent portrait of french women looking straight out at the viewer. The work is signed 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: Good
Wear is consistent with age.
Materials & Techniques:
Color Pencil, Graphite
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Portrait
Frame Type: Unframed
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: Good
Wear is consistent with age.
Materials & Techniques:
Color Pencil, Graphite
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Portrait
Frame Type: Unframed
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Wear is consistent with age.
Wear is consistent with age.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
31.75 x 11.88 x 0.25 in
Emile Lejeune Naturalistic Portrait of a French Woman Colored Pencil and Graphite 1950s
Estimate $1,100-$1,800
Starting Bid
$550
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