Otto Fried (1922-2020) - Cogolin à la terrasse

Superb and large oil on canvas by the international artist Otto Fried (1922-2020), dated 1962.
This work from the artist's figurative period captures with a vaporous and poetic touch an intimate scene on a terrace in Cogolin (Gulf of Saint-Tropez). The color palette—dominated by warm tones, ochres, terracotta, and greens—perfectly evokes the light and the gentle way of life of the south of France in the 1960s.
A high-quality vintage artwork, ideal for elegant interior decoration or for collectors of the École de Paris.
The Artist :
Otto Fried is a painter and sculptor born in Germany, who has lived in the United States and France. Recognized artist, his works have been exhibited in numerous international galleries and are part of prestigious public collections (MOMA New York, Centre Pompidou Paris, etc.). This painting marks an interesting pivotal period before his transition to geometric abstraction.
Characteristics of the work
Original oil on canvas
Dimensions: 60 cm x 80.5 cm (large format).
Signed and dated at the bottom right 'O. Fried '62'.
On the back: titled on the chassis 'Cogolin Terrace 62'.
Condition: Good overall condition. The pictorial layer is sound, and the colors have remained vivid (see photos). Canvas stretched on its original wooden frame.