Jean-Dominique Van Caulaert (1897-1979) - Portrait de femme - Germaine Montero - NO RESERVE
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Portrait de femme - Germaine Montero - NO RESERVE, an ink-on-paper portrait in Art Deco style by French artist Jean-Dominique Van Caulaert (1897–1979), signed, mounted in a passe-partout, 33 × 25 cm overall (16.5 × 12.5 cm drawing), in excellent condition.
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Jean-Dominique VAN CAULAERT (1897-1979)
Portrait of Germaine Montero in Paris Babel at the Odéon
Ink drawing on paper
Signed, dated and titled
Mounted in a mat
Dimensions (mat) : 33 x 25 cm
Dimensions (drawing) : 16.5 x 12.5 cm
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Jean-Dominique Van Caulaert (1897–1979) was a French painter, poster designer, illustrator and decorator, born in Saint-Saulve (Nord) on 20 November 1897 and died in Suresnes on 11 July 1979.
He began his poster career in Belgium in 1916, then settled in Paris, where in the 1930s-1940s he became a sought-after portraitist and poster designer in the world of show business. He notably created posters and portraits of Mistinguett, Joséphine Baker, Marie Dubas, Suzy Solidor, Tino Rossi and Cécile Sorel.
Based at the Villa des Arts in Montmartre, he also worked for theatre and decoration. After World War II, he developed activity in the United States, notably in New York. He was made a Knight of the Legion of Honour.
His work is characterized in particular by realistic portraits of show business personalities, posters and compositions tied to the Parisian and theatrical world.
Jean-Dominique VAN CAULAERT (1897-1979)
Portrait of Germaine Montero in Paris Babel at the Odéon
Ink drawing on paper
Signed, dated and titled
Mounted in a mat
Dimensions (mat) : 33 x 25 cm
Dimensions (drawing) : 16.5 x 12.5 cm
——————
Jean-Dominique Van Caulaert (1897–1979) was a French painter, poster designer, illustrator and decorator, born in Saint-Saulve (Nord) on 20 November 1897 and died in Suresnes on 11 July 1979.
He began his poster career in Belgium in 1916, then settled in Paris, where in the 1930s-1940s he became a sought-after portraitist and poster designer in the world of show business. He notably created posters and portraits of Mistinguett, Joséphine Baker, Marie Dubas, Suzy Solidor, Tino Rossi and Cécile Sorel.
Based at the Villa des Arts in Montmartre, he also worked for theatre and decoration. After World War II, he developed activity in the United States, notably in New York. He was made a Knight of the Legion of Honour.
His work is characterized in particular by realistic portraits of show business personalities, posters and compositions tied to the Parisian and theatrical world.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Jean-Dominique Van Caulaert (1897-1979)
Title of artwork
Portrait de femme - Germaine Montero - NO RESERVE
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
33 cm
Width
25 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Art Deco
Period
1920-1930
