Georges Picard, (remiremont 1857 - Yzeures-sur-creuse 1943), Crying Angel (circa 1900)
Artist: Georges Picard
GEORGES PICARD (Remiremont 1857 - Yzeures-sur-Creuse 1943)
Crying Angel, sketch
Circa 1900
Black chalk
25 x 21 cm
Stamp from the Picard sale
Undisputed champion of the floating angel/cupid at the beginning of the 20th century, these adorable creatures adorned not only public buildings in Paris and Lyon, but also in Vienna and Buenos Aires. Picard's line is pure movement and pure charm. A Jew, at the end of his life he was persecuted by the Nazis, but found refuge with the Havilland family in Yzeures-sur-Creuse.
Crying Angel, sketch
Circa 1900
Black chalk
25 x 21 cm
Stamp from the Picard sale
Undisputed champion of the floating angel/cupid at the beginning of the 20th century, these adorable creatures adorned not only public buildings in Paris and Lyon, but also in Vienna and Buenos Aires. Picard's line is pure movement and pure charm. A Jew, at the end of his life he was persecuted by the Nazis, but found refuge with the Havilland family in Yzeures-sur-Creuse.
120 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Paper
Width: 21
Height: 25
Reference (ID): 1629632
Availability: In stock
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