Here we have an absolutely fabulous 20th Century oil on canvas attributed to Italian Surrealist artist Jean Cologero. The painting features a portrait of a young girl wearing a wide brimmed hat. The artist has created doll like quality in the face features. The artwork is signed lower left in black. A wonderful painting that would grace any wall in your home. From Catania, Jean Calogero moved to Paris to attend painting classes at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Calogero makes France his second home and begins an intense exhibition activity that will frequently take him to America and Japan. In France, the artist from Catania had his first artistic luster. At the foot of Montmatre, at number 11 of Boulevard de Clichy he set his studio by purchasing the studio that had belonged to Degas in a building where Picasso had lived. In Paris, Calogero was so lucky and rewarded. He was involved in the most vivid moments of the mid-century Parisian artistic ferment, participating in numerous exhibitions and major debates. In 1949 he had his first artistic contract, signed for the Galerie Hervè in Paris, known for following in those years, the developments of the young European painting. In 1950 his first personal exhibition. His first monograph dates back to 1954 and was curated by Maximilien Gauthier, one of the greatest French critics of the time who, with great skill, manages to trace the artist's aspirations and personality in a wonderfully comprehensive way. In 1957 he was awarded in Paris with the highest recognition to living artists: the Great Silver Medal. In 1959, he was included in the international catalog of BENEZIT art among the most authoritative painters of world painting. In good condition for its age, and comes framed. Please view the photographs as part of the description. The frame is a gift no compensation given if damaged in transit. Postage via DHL or UPS Please note duties need to be paid before delivery to you can take place. Will be professionally wrapped using quality materials.