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Maurice St Lou
"Three Musicians" Midcentury Oil Painting by Maurice Saint-Lou

1969

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This painting is dated 1969 and signed by the artist Saint-Lou. The painting depicts three musicians with flowing hair, playing the clarinet, trumpet, and accordion. The stylistic approach emphasizes atmosphere over meticulous realism, evoking a universal experience of communion through music. The musicians symbolize a movement that found solace and unity in music, and their style reflects a countercultural rejection of contemporary fashion.The brushstroke, the most tactile element in painting, is used here with a generosity that permeates the entire scene. The background, dominated by an omnipresent red occupying more than two-thirds of the canvas, is surrounded by yellow pulses with the sun's energy. The sense of spontaneity and improvisation in the representation of the musicians recalls the improvised nature of jazz and rock, genres that dominated the cultural scene of the 1960s and 1970s. Interpreting this painting as both a time capsule and a living conversation with the viewer enriches the understanding of its context. In an era marked by movements such as Pop Art, Arte Povera, Supports/Surfaces, and Minimalism, this painting stands out for its more expressionist, less commercial, and less objective aesthetic, revealing a quest for authenticity and inclusiveness specific to times past.
  • Creator:
    Maurice St Lou (1897 - 1961, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1969
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1660-1669
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Pasadena, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU654314931572

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