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Charles Levier (1920–2003) – “before Going Out” – Oil On Canvas – Double Portrait Of Women
Description: Charles Levier (1920–2003)
*Before Going Out*
Oil on canvas, signed lower right, countersigned and titled on the reverse.
This elegant composition depicts two young women captured in a moment of calm and intimacy, just moments before going out, as indicated by the title given by the artist.
Here, Charles Levier excels in the art of the female portrait that brought him international renown. The stylized facial features, introspective gazes, and luminous skin tones contrast with the deep hues of the hair and clothing, creating a work of great decorative power.
The composition is characteristic of Levier’s style: refined drawing, elegant lines, bold colors, and balanced volumes. The refined details—a flower tucked behind the ear, jewelry, patterns on the clothing, and golden arabesques at the neckline—add a touch of sophistication that highlights the models’ femininity.
Charles Levier has exhibited in Paris (Museum of Modern Art), in the United States (Seattle Museum, Atlanta Museum, etc.), and is very well known in the U.S., where many collectors have vied for his paintings. Among these famous collectors were Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Baron Edmond de Rothschild...
The painting is presented in its black-and-cream wooden frame with gilded molding, perfectly suited to the spirit of the work. The reverse of the canvas bears the artist’s signature and the title “Avant la sortie,” details highly prized by collectors.
Dimensions: Canvas: 40 × 35 cm; Frame: 52 × 47 cm.
Condition: Very good condition.
A work representative of Charles Levier’s mature period, combining one of his favorite themes—the female figure—with all the pictorial qualities that have earned him a reputation among international collectors.
*Before Going Out*
Oil on canvas, signed lower right, countersigned and titled on the reverse.
This elegant composition depicts two young women captured in a moment of calm and intimacy, just moments before going out, as indicated by the title given by the artist.
Here, Charles Levier excels in the art of the female portrait that brought him international renown. The stylized facial features, introspective gazes, and luminous skin tones contrast with the deep hues of the hair and clothing, creating a work of great decorative power.
The composition is characteristic of Levier’s style: refined drawing, elegant lines, bold colors, and balanced volumes. The refined details—a flower tucked behind the ear, jewelry, patterns on the clothing, and golden arabesques at the neckline—add a touch of sophistication that highlights the models’ femininity.
Charles Levier has exhibited in Paris (Museum of Modern Art), in the United States (Seattle Museum, Atlanta Museum, etc.), and is very well known in the U.S., where many collectors have vied for his paintings. Among these famous collectors were Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Baron Edmond de Rothschild...
The painting is presented in its black-and-cream wooden frame with gilded molding, perfectly suited to the spirit of the work. The reverse of the canvas bears the artist’s signature and the title “Avant la sortie,” details highly prized by collectors.
Dimensions: Canvas: 40 × 35 cm; Frame: 52 × 47 cm.
Condition: Very good condition.
A work representative of Charles Levier’s mature period, combining one of his favorite themes—the female figure—with all the pictorial qualities that have earned him a reputation among international collectors.
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