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Lucien Génin
View of Saint-Médard Church Paris

circa 1930s

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A 'View of Saint-Médard Church, Paris', gouache on art paper, by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s). As viewed from the Rue Mouffetard, the church, which dates from the mid-1400s, continues today as a stunning architectural structure and historical treasure in the heart of Paris' 5th Arrondissement. Rue Mouffetard is one of Paris's oldest and liveliest neighbourhoods. These days the area has many restaurants, shops, and cafés, and a regular open market. This artwork by Genin depicting the church is delightful, colourful, cheerful and masterfully detailed. For lovers of Paris it is sure to put a smile on your face every time you pass it on your wall. In good overall condition. It is newly framed and glazed with the artist's signature in the lower right hand corner. It has to be seen! Please enjoy the many photos accompanying the listing. Upon request a video may be provided. About the Artist: After the devastation of the First World War, Lucien Génin (1894-1953) left his provincial home in the autumn of 1919 to find his fortune among the lively Parisians in the heart of Montmartre. Génin befriended the painters Frank Will, Gen Paul, Émile Boyer as well as Max Jacob and Dorival. Not concerning himself with producing "art", he beautifully captured the spirit of Paris between the wars while enjoying a truly Bohemian existence Génin's works, in all their forms, perfectly convey the eclectic and friendly characters of the city. More than a painter of Paris, Génin is a painter of Parisians, of the passion that animates all his characters in the big city. He painted them in the alleys of Montmartre, dining on Place du Tertre, singing in the Lapin Agile, or in a car passing by on the grands boulevards. He exhibited his works at the Salon d'Automne in 1930. Those paintings were witness to the end of the Roaring Twenties and the beginning of the world depression of 1929. The art critics stated that he created intelligent, composed, colourful, sensitive, skilful, delicate, humorous and witty works of art. A painting by Lucien Génin was awarded an important prize from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1932. When they do become available, Génin's artworks inspire spirited bidding at international auction houses as values increase along with his stature in the art world. This gallery holds several works by Génin on this platform. Please feel free to make enquiries. Dimensions with frame: H 42.5 cm / 16.7" W 51 cm / 20.1" Dimensions without frame: H 31.5 cm / 12.4" W 40.5 cm / 15.9"
  • Creator:
    Lucien Génin (1894 - 1953, French)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1930s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 12371stDibs: LU61738504612

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