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Beautiful French Watercolor 1940's " Désir à la Française"

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Beautiful drawing gouache signed Helen, French artist of the 40's representing a couple in a love affair near a river in the countryside. The artist has perfectly translated the sexy and naughty atmosphere of the scene. At the top of the gouache, there is a sign which is indicated ; " Here we fish ! which also means in French to commit a sin ... The gouache is in a very good condition with a vertical fold trace on the right side without aesthetic incidence and framed with its old mahogany baguette frame. Dimensions : Total Height with frame : 47 cm - 18.50 in. Total Width with frame : 37,5 cm - 14.76 in. View Gouache only : Height : 29 cm - 11.41 in. Width : 24,5 cm - 9.64 in.
  • Creation Year:
    1940's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU56415611281
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