Paul Audfray (1893-1957) Animated Street Scene With Peugeot D3 Van

Beautiful painting representing a lively city scene. On the left of the table, a Peugeot D3 van of Chenard and Walcker design from the 1950s to the 1965s. It was commonly referred to as a "pig's nose" because of its protruding front grille. The street is also busy with many passers-by and a cyclist. On the right side of the painting, a pedestrian passage made up of arcades covered by a roof terrace, all backing onto a large building. This oil on canvas is signed lower left P. Audfray. Paul Audfray was born August 17, 1893 in Angers and died July 14, 1957 in the same city. He will learn the basics of painting from his father Etienne Audfray, himself a renowned painter. He studied at the School of Fine Arts in Angers then at the Académie Jullian in Paris. Subsequently he will study in the studio of the painter Paul-Albert Laurens and that of François Shommer. In 1920 he returned to Angers to work in the wake of his father Etienne, on great historical or religious decorations. He will notably realize the parochial war memorial of the church of Chamzeaux, an exceptional composition made in several paintings and trompe-l'oeil, this one featuring two hairy people from the 1914-1918 war. He will make many portraits of Angevine society. He will be a member of the Artistic Commission of the society of friends of the arts of Angers. He will exhibit at the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris from 1932 to 1942. This painting is sold unframed. Shipping and protection costs 30 euros in metropolitan France, other destinations contact us.