Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
French, 1892-1971
Marcel Gromaire (1892-1971) was a prominent French painter known for his powerful and distinctive style, characterized by robust forms, bold colors, and a sense of social realism. Born in Noyelles-sur-Sambre, France, Gromaire studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His early works were influenced by Cubism and Fauvism, but he later developed a unique approach that emphasized monumental figures and scenes depicting the struggles of everyday life, particularly of the working class. Gromaire's paintings often conveyed a sense of social commentary and empathy, portraying themes of labor, war, and human resilience. His use of strong outlines and simplified forms gave his compositions a dramatic and expressive quality. Gromaire's art gained recognition in the interwar period, and he continued to produce significant works throughout his career. His paintings are held in major museums and collections internationally, reflecting his enduring impact on the development of modern art in France. Marcel Gromaire passed away in Paris in 1971, leaving behind a legacy of powerful and socially engaged artwork.(Biography provided by ArtWise)
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Artist: Marcel Gromaire
Female nude, 1956, ink on paper
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in PARIS, FR
Marcel GROMAIRE (1892-1971)
Female nude, 1956
Black ink on paper
Signed and dated upper left
Dimensions of the work : 25 x 32,5 cm
frame : 40 x 50 cm
Born in 1892 in the Nord region...
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1950s French School Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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India Ink, Paper, Ink
Femme nue - encre sur papier, 43x31 cm., encadré
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Nice, FR
Encre de Marcel Gromaire, signé en bas a gauche. Encadré 58x47 cm.
Marcel Gromaire (né le 24 juillet 1892 à Noyelles-sur-Sambre et mort le 11 avril 1971 à Paris) est un peintre, gra...
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1960s Modern Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Ink
Nu Debout
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Paris, FR
Marcel Gromaire,
1892-1971, French
"Nu Debout", 1951
Ink on paper,
Signed and dated lower right
GROMAIRE Marcel: Born July 24, 1892 in Noyelles-sur-Sambre (North), died April 11,...
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1950s Modern Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Ink, Laid Paper
Untitled - China Ink by Marcel Gromaire - 1951
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled is a wonderful China ink and watercolor original drawing on paper, realized in 1951 by the French artist, Marcel Gromaire (Noyelles-sur-Sambre, 1892 - Paris, 1971).
Dated a...
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1950s Contemporary Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Ink
Abres à Noyelles (Trees in Noyelles)
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Studio stamp of Gromaire, lower left
Provenance:
Atelier of the artist
Notes:
Noyelles, where this drawing was created, is a small town in the Somme department of Northern France ...
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20th Century Expressionist Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Ink, Paper
Vue d'un Village (View of a Village)
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Provenance:
Directly from the atelier of the artist
Notes:
This is an excellent example of a depiction of a French countryside village, with an emphasis in simplicity.
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20th Century Expressionist Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Ink, Paper
Nu, mains dans ses cheveux (Nude, Hands in Her Hair)
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed and dated, upper right
Provenance:
Atelier of the artist
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1950s Expressionist Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Ink, Paper
Nu assis, penché à droite (Nude sitting, leaning to the right)
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed and dated, lower right
Provenance:
Atelier of the artist
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1960s Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Ink, Paper
Female Figure - China Ink by Marcel Gromaire - 1962
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful China Ink drawing by Marcel Gromaire, 1962.
Contemporary wooden frame included.
Excelle conditions.
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1960s Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Ink
Études de Personnages (Figure Studies)
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Provenance:
Atelier of the artist
Notes:
Studio stamp on the verso of this important, early work by Gromaire.
Over the years there has been an ever-widening interest in the work o...
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1920s Expressionist Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Ink, Paper
Plage Normande (Normandy Beach)
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Studio stamp of Gromaire, lower center
Provenance:
Atelier of the artist
Notes:
A typical Normandy beach scene, perhaps near Deauville or Trouville.
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1920s Expressionist Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Ink, Paper
The Weight Lifter (L'Homme aux halteres)
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Chicago, IL
The work is signed on the lower right by Gromaire. One of Gromaire's favorite subjects were men "of the people,” whether they worked in the fields or at sea, were construction worke...
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1920s Modern Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Ink, Pen
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W 61 cm / 24"
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Le Pont Neuf
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'Le Pont Neuf', gouache on fine art paper, by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s). The Pont Neuf is the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine in Paris, France. It stands by the western point of the Île de la Cité, the island in the middle of the river that was, between 250 and 225 BC, the birthplace of Paris. It is called 'The New Bridge' because at the time of its inauguration (built 1578-1607), it embodied a very modern look compared to other bridges which spanned the Seine. Lucien Génin has captured its beauty in this lively depiction from the 1930s. Just before the bridge is a 'Bateau Mouche' an open excursion boat that provides visitors with a view of the city from along the river. The artwork is in good overall condition commensurate with age and medium used. It has been newly frame with anti-reflective glass. Please enjoy the photos accompanying this listing. Signed by the artist in the lower left hand. Upon request a video may be provided.
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'Notre Dame de Paris II', gouache on paper, by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s). One of two paintings of Notre Dame by this artist held by our gallery, it is also an absolutely charming and now, historic depiction from the 1930s, of the most famous cathedral in France. This version uses more exaggerated brushstrokes with strong colours attesting to its expressionist roots. Notre Dame is one of the most widely recognised symbols of the city of Paris and the French nation. As the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Paris, Notre-Dame contains the cathedra of the Archbishop of Paris. Approximately 12 million people visit Notre-Dame annually, making it the most visited monument in the city. While undergoing renovation and restoration, the roof of Notre-Dame caught fire on the evening of 15 April 2019. Burning for around 15 hours, the cathedral sustained serious damage. The government of France hopes the reconstruction can be completed by Spring 2024, in time for the opening of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Unlike the actual cathedral, this artwork is in good condition, is newly framed and glazed and signed by the artist in the lower right hand corner. Upon request a video may be provided.
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Odalisque
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French Neo classical school, Allegory of Time, original drawing
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Quay by the Bridge in Paris
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'Quay by the Bridge in Paris', watercolour on art paper, by Roland Dubuc (circa 1970s-80s). The broad Parisian river Seine divides the city into the left and right banks. The Left Bank, or Rive Gauche is famous for the Latin Quarter while the Right Bank is better known for attractions like Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre, and the Louvre. A trip here simply isn’t complete without a stroll along this romantic river. And a cruise on the Seine or drinks aboard an anchored boat along the quay is a wonderful experience as well. The artist Dubuc created many artworks with the Seine as backdrop. You can have this one right in your living room. In good overall condition, the piece is newly framed and glazed with anti-reflective glass. Upon request a video of the painting may be provided.
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Life study of a male nude in repose - European School, late 18th Century
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European School, late 18th century. Red chalk with primo pensiero in graphite on cream laid paper, 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (215 x 293 mm). Scattered light handling wear and multiple s...
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Expressionist Watercolor Landscape Painting Jewish Modernist
By Jennings Tofel
Located in Surfside, FL
signed and bears the artist's studio label verso.
Genre: Impressionist
Subject: Landscape
Medium: watercolor
Surface: paper
Country: United States
Dimensions: 11.5 X15.5
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Born in 1897, Ben-Zion Weinman celebrated his European Jewish heritage in his visual works as a sculptor, painter, and printmaker. Influenced by Spinoza, Knut Hamsun, and Wladyslaw Reymont, as well as Hebrew literature, Ben-Zion wrote poetry and essays that, like his visual work, attempt to reveal the deep “connection between man and the divine, and between man and earth.”
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Ben-Zion was a founding member of “The Ten: An Independent Group” The Ten” a 1930’s avant-garde group, Painted on anything handy. Ben-Zion often used cabinet doors (panels) in his work. Other members of group included Ilya Bolotowsky, Lee Gatch, Adolf Gottlieb, Louis Harris, Yankel Kufeld, Marcus Rothkowitz (later known as Mark Rothko), Louis Schanker, and Joseph Solman. The Art of “The Ten” was generally described as expressionist, as this style offered the best link between modernism and social art. Their exhibition at the Mercury Gallery in New York held at the same time as the Whitney Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting, included a manifesto concentrating on aesthetic questions and criticisms of the conservative definition of modern art imposed by the Whitney. Ben-Zion’s work was quickly noticed. The New York Sun said he painted “furiously” and called him “the farthest along of the lot.” And the triptych, “The Glory of War,” was described by Art News as “resounding.”
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