Josephine Baker - Gouache By Pierre Payen
Artist: Pierre Payen
Josephine Baker (Fréda Josephine McDonald) in evening dress, gouache dated 1940 and signed by Pierre Payen (1902-1944, Clermont-Ferrand), some foxing, unframed.
Pierre Payen is an illustrator known for his press drawings and caricatures, which immerse us in the golden age of Parisian music hall.
This gouache was created during the exodus of 1940 when Pierre Payen took refuge in Clermont-Ferrand. With a dedication to Djénane Chappat (Gourdji) in the upper right corner: "To Djénane - who makes Paris seem less distant with friendship." Djénane Chappat, a member of the Resistance from the very beginning, was the sister of Françoise Giroud, who also took refuge in Clermont-Ferrand in 1940.
Pierre Payen is an illustrator known for his press drawings and caricatures, which immerse us in the golden age of Parisian music hall.
This gouache was created during the exodus of 1940 when Pierre Payen took refuge in Clermont-Ferrand. With a dedication to Djénane Chappat (Gourdji) in the upper right corner: "To Djénane - who makes Paris seem less distant with friendship." Djénane Chappat, a member of the Resistance from the very beginning, was the sister of Françoise Giroud, who also took refuge in Clermont-Ferrand in 1940.
690 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Deco
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Length: 47 cm
Width: 31 cm
Reference (ID): 1676356
Availability: In stock
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