Paul Girol (1911–1988) - *the Porters* - Signed Wash Drawing
Artist: Paul Girol
A brown-ink wash on paper depicting three women walking barefoot, carrying containers on their heads.
A few sketched silhouettes in the background complete this scene of everyday life.
With free and expressive strokes, Paul Girol suggests the faces, postures, and folds of the clothing.
A French painter and draftsman, Paul Girol trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris in Lucien Simon’s studio.
He drew his inspiration from Brittany and Portugal.
Awarded the title of Officer of the Order of Academic Palms in 1964, he was named a Member of the Order of Merit in 1972.
His works are included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in Paris.
Dimensions:
A few sketched silhouettes in the background complete this scene of everyday life.
With free and expressive strokes, Paul Girol suggests the faces, postures, and folds of the clothing.
A French painter and draftsman, Paul Girol trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris in Lucien Simon’s studio.
He drew his inspiration from Brittany and Portugal.
Awarded the title of Officer of the Order of Academic Palms in 1964, he was named a Member of the Order of Merit in 1972.
His works are included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in Paris.
Dimensions:
- With frame: 45x35 cm
- Artwork size: 31x24 cm
220 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Paper
Width: 35 cm
Height: 45 cm
Reference (ID): 1851915
Availability: In stock
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