Portrait By Charles Camoin 1879-1965

Oil on canvas measuring 28cm x 19cm on stretcher frame plus quality frame 52cm x 43cm representing a pretty portrait of a young lady in a dress Charles Camoin born in Marseille in 1879 participated in the famous Salon d'Automne of 1905 in room 7 integrating the Fauves Intended for commerce, Camoin nevertheless took drawing classes at the École des Beaux-Arts in Marseille from 1895. He received the following year a first prize for figure which decided him to continue in this direction. In 1895, he lived with his mother on Boulevard de Clichy in Paris. Often described as a Mediterranean Fauve, Charles Camoin (1879-1965) entered, through his links with Paris and the Montmartre bohemian scene, into the circle of the international avant-garde. Affiliated with Fauvism, linked to Matisse, Marquet and Manguin, he never renounced his artistic independence. He would become one of the most important painters of the 20th century. This bouquet with flamboyant colors is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity dated 1970 written by Madame Camoin, his wife, which dates the painting to 1943 or 1953 (difficult to decipher). This painting is superb and in perfect condition. Well-arranged pastel colors, a lot of presence through this representation demonstrates the talent of this great Master. Former collection of Lola Camoin, Minotaure gallery, Paris 1974, and label on the back of La galerie Findlay, Paris. Listed in the Camoin archives.  Free shipping worldwide.