Guy Séradou (1922-2007) - Portrait of a lady
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Portrait of a lady, a 1953 original, signed pastel by French artist Guy Séradou (1922-2007) in the Post-Impressionist style, measuring 61 cm by 50 cm from France.
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Guy Seradour was a French painter, born on 8 October 1922 in Étaples (Pas-de-Calais) and died on 2 November 2007 in Neuilly-sur-Seine. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, but chose also to continue working as a self-taught artist.
His first exhibition took place in 1940 in Algiers. From the 1950s onwards, he gained renown for his atmospheric landscapes, portraits, still lifes and figure studies, characterised by soft lighting, serenity and a poetic atmosphere. Provence was a major source of inspiration in his oeuvre.
Seradour exhibited internationally, and his work was acquired by, amongst others, the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, the Musée Boudin and the Musée du Gemmail. In 1977, he received the international Gemmail Prize, which established his reputation as a ‘painter of light’. He was awarded the title of Knight in the French Order of Arts and Letters and in the Legion of Honour.
Guy Seradour was best known for his luminous landscapes, portraits and Provençal scenes. His work combines refined technique with a serene, timeless atmosphere.
Oil on board. The dimensions are:
Painting 61 cm x 50 cm. NO FRAME AND NOT GLASS PROTECTED
WE DO NOT SHIP TO THE U.S.A.
Guy Seradour was a French painter, born on 8 October 1922 in Étaples (Pas-de-Calais) and died on 2 November 2007 in Neuilly-sur-Seine. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, but chose also to continue working as a self-taught artist.
His first exhibition took place in 1940 in Algiers. From the 1950s onwards, he gained renown for his atmospheric landscapes, portraits, still lifes and figure studies, characterised by soft lighting, serenity and a poetic atmosphere. Provence was a major source of inspiration in his oeuvre.
Seradour exhibited internationally, and his work was acquired by, amongst others, the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, the Musée Boudin and the Musée du Gemmail. In 1977, he received the international Gemmail Prize, which established his reputation as a ‘painter of light’. He was awarded the title of Knight in the French Order of Arts and Letters and in the Legion of Honour.
Guy Seradour was best known for his luminous landscapes, portraits and Provençal scenes. His work combines refined technique with a serene, timeless atmosphere.
Oil on board. The dimensions are:
Painting 61 cm x 50 cm. NO FRAME AND NOT GLASS PROTECTED
WE DO NOT SHIP TO THE U.S.A.
Details
Artist
Guy Séradou (1922-2007)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Portrait of a lady
Technique
Pastel
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1953
Condition
Good condition
Height
61 cm
Width
50 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Post-Impressionism
Period
1950-1960
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