Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 20

François Diana
Family Seated on a Bench at the Port

circa 1970s

About the Item

'Family Seated on a Bench at the Port', oil on board, by François Diana (circa 1970s). A painting with a very wholesome, homespun theme harks back to a more innocent time. A family is seated on a public bench quayside seemingly mesmerised by the rhythm of the small boats gently rocking with the ebb and flow of the currents. No one is scrolling on a phone in this depiction painted about 50 years ago. Rather, they are enjoying each other's quiet company on a warm summer day. The artwork itself is painted in a naive style with bold, vibrant colours employing the use of expansive brushstrokes. In good overall condition, the painting has been newly framed with a French-style linen slip. Signed by the artist in the lower right hand. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request a video will be provided. About the Artist: Born in Marseille, France (1903-1993), son of a labourer with Italian roots, François Diana started at the Ecole de Beaux-Arts in his home town at the age of 15. He shared workshops with fellow artists from the area, Antoine Serra, Pierre Ambrogiani and Louis Toncini. Diana and these artists belonged to an artistic movement that celebrated industrial cities, ports and the world of labourers - they were called the 'Painters of the People'. Diana was an admirer of Chabaud and Seyssaud, two masters whom he knew personally. After the war, he painted landscapes, nudes and still life works with lively yet harmonious colours. He was a teacher of painting at the Palais des Arts in Marseille from 1946-1973. In 2014, Michel Tailland published a book of Diana's complete works. Dimensions with Frame: H 37 cm / 14.6" W 47 cm / 18.5" Dimensions without Frame: H 25 cm / 9.8" W 35 cm / 13.8"
  • Creator:
    François Diana (1903 - 1993, French)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1970s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 21361stDibs: LU617314301192

More From This Seller

View All
Market Day in Piazza Grande Locarno Switzerland
Located in London, GB
'Market Day in Piazza Grande, Locarno, Switzerland', oil on board, by unknown artist (1947-48). Locarno is an utterly charming Italian-speaking resort located on the northern shore o...
Category

1940s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Nude at the Window Overlooking Sacré-Coeur
By Louis Latapie
Located in London, GB
'Nude at the Window Overlooking Sacré-Coeur', oil on paper mounted on canvas, by Louis Latapie (circa 1930s). Although later in Latapie's career he embraced cubism and abstraction, t...
Category

1930s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Oil

Grand Prix Racer
Located in London, GB
'Grand Prix Racer', French School, oil on board (circa 1960s). The 'good ole' days' of Formula One racing are depicted in this thrilling mid-century...
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Grand Prix Racer
$372 Sale Price
54% Off
Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Young Woman', oil on board, by Anna Costa (circa 1960s). This is a beautifully expressive portrait painted by the artist using vibrant colour...
Category

1960s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Seated Woman
By François Diana
Located in London, GB
'Seated Woman', oil on board, by François Diana (circa 1970s). This work of sumptuous colour and sensuous subject matter elicits an immediate response. ...
Category

1970s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait of a Man
By Yvonne Guégan
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Man', oil on canvas, by Yvonne Guégan (circa 1970s). This is not a portrait of the reclusive billionaire, Howard Hughes. Regrettably, we d...
Category

1970s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

You May Also Like

Expressionist African American Woman Portrait German Brazilian Harry Elsas
Located in Surfside, FL
Framed 20.5 x 18 image 14.5 x 12 Heinz Hugo Erich Elsas, (German-Brazilian 1925-1994) later known as Harry Elsas. Muralist, writer, designer best known as...
Category

20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Seated Figure, Male Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Seated Figure" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 48" x 35.75" oil on board portrait is painted in energetic and bold brushstrokes, with vi...
Category

1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Drums, Expressionist Group Portrait of Three Musicians by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Drums" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 34" x 40" oil on board group portrait of three musicians playing t...
Category

1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Jazz, Expressionist Portrait of Woman with Violin by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Jazz" is a figurative painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon from 1968. The 34" x 40" oil on board portrait features a young African American woman playi...
Category

1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Transcendent Figure with Raised Hand - original contemporary figurative painting
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. This original painting is a striking example of contemporary e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Nude in Green and Red - original figurative oil painting - contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. This captivating piece by Shaun Othen presents a figure of a n...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Recently Viewed

View All