Items Similar to 'Woman Sleeping', Early Paris Post Impressionist Oil, Salon d’Automne, Fauve
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11
Jais Nielsen'Woman Sleeping', Early Paris Post Impressionist Oil, Salon d’Automne, Fauve1951
1951
About the Item
Signed lower left 'Jais' for Jais Nielsen (Danish, 1885-1961) and dated "51".
Born in Denmark, Jais Nielsen initially studied at Kunstnernes Frie Studieskoler under Kristian Zahrtmann and exhibited for the first time at the 1907 Autumn Salon at the Charlottenborg Palace. Nielsen participated in the early and groundbreaking, “Group of Thirteen" Modernist show, where his focus on dynamic figural painting and his bold use of color set him dramatically apart from his contemporaries. From 1907-11, Nielsen's use of 'primitive' Fauve colors would continue to reinforce his break with traditional Danish painting. During this period, he made study excursions to important art centres, including, in 1909, to Berlin. In 1911, he moved to Paris where he settled in the Latin Quarter near the Musée Cluny. His first formal Paris exhibition was at the Salon d’Automne of 1912. During this first Paris period, Nielsen attended meetings of the Section d’Or at the studio of Jacques Villon and, as a result, began to incorporate subtle, yet distinct, Cubist elements into his work.
With the outbreak of World War One, Nielsen returned to Copenhagen, taking with him both his increasing compositional sophistication and a thorough understanding of the principles of Modernism. During this period, ports, dance and circus life became subjects of interest and he painted many canvases in the style of Analytic Cubism, of which he became the earliest and, arguably, the finest Danish exponent. From 1915 onwards, Nielsen also created Cubist sculptures and, from 1922-28, was employed as a sculptor by the Royal Copenhagen porcelain factory. Here, he produced a series of ceramic sculptures on Biblical themes which included the Good Samaritan and several versions of Jacob Wrestling with the Angel. His sculptures and ceramics were both widely applauded and, for a time, their fame overshadowed that of his paintings. In 1925, his work 'The Potter' was awarded the Grand Prize at the Paris Exposition.
In 1920, Nielsen travelled to Italy, where he undertook a close study of trecento painting including Giotto's murals at Assisi. Inspired by this experience, he turned his attention to mural painting and, in addition to numerous other public installations, created the monumental frescoes for St. Elisabeth's Hospital in Copenhagen. This fresco cycle, the second largest in Denmark, covers over 3,500 square feet and portrays the legend of Saint Elisabeth of Hungary in a pictorial narrative imbued with the style of the early Italian Renaissance. In 2015, after comprehensive analysis by the Centre for Art Technological Studies and Conservation, the St. Elisabeth frescoes underwent comprehensive restoration by conservators from the National Museum of Denmark.
Over the course of a long career, Nielsen exhibited widely and with success. In 1986, a posthumous retrospective of his work was held at Galerie 1900-2000 and, in the same year, he was selected as the sole Danish Modernist represented in the landmark Futurist exhibition, “Futurismo & Futurismi”. In 2009, a large exhibition of Nielsen's work was held at the Bornholm Kunstmuseum.
Jais Nielsen is now recognized as a foundational pioneer of Scandinavian Modernism. His works are held in private and public collections worldwide including the permanent collections of the National Art Museum of Denmark, the National Museum of Norway in Oslo and the Museum Lolland-Falsters in Denmark, among others. The artist is well-listed in all relevant art historical reference works including Thieme-Becker and Benezit, which provides a signature sample.
Reference:
Benezit, Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs, et Graveurs, Vol. X, p. 213; Thieme-Becker, Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Kunstler, Vollmer Supplement, Vol. XXV/XXVI, p. 465; Weilbach, Dansk
Kunstnerleksikon; Bo Lindwall and Lars Erik Aström in: Bild art in Scandinavia, Vol. 4, 1973, 50, 74; Hanne Abildgaard: New then. Art Hist., Vol. 6, 1994; Davenport’s Art Reference Guide, 2007/8 Edition, p. 1733; et al.
- Creator:Jais Nielsen (1885 - 1961, Danish)
- Creation Year:1951
- Dimensions:Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:age-toning, small abrasion at upper left edge; four corner edges glued down to mat; unframed.
- Gallery Location:Santa Cruz, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU344132960
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 1982
1stDibs seller since 2013
625 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Santa Cruz, CA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- 'Reclining Nude', Paris, Louvre, Académie Chaumière, LACMA, SFAA, CaliforniaBy Victor Di GesuLocated in Santa Cruz, CAPainted circa 1955 by Victor Di Gesu, (American, 1914-1988) and stamped verso with Victor Di Gesu Estate stamp. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Lo...Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
MaterialsOil, Paper
- 'Seated Nude', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, Académie Chaumière, SFAA, LACMABy Victor Di GesuLocated in Santa Cruz, CAStamped, verso, with estate stamp for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and painted circa 1955. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los Angeles Art...Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
MaterialsOil, Paper
- 'Seated Nude', Paris, Louvre, Academie Chaumiere, Carmel, California, LACMA, OilBy Victor Di GesuLocated in Santa Cruz, CAStamped, verso, with the estate stamp for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and painted circa 1958. A substantial, Post-Impressionist style figural oil showing a young woman seat...Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil
- 'Nude in Ivory and Coral', Large Mid-Century Expressionist Figural OilBy Sears, Roebuck & CompanyLocated in Santa Cruz, CASigned lower right "Sears" (American, 20th century) and dated 1960. A substantial, Expressionist style figural oil showing a partially-draped woman seated at a dressing-table and br...Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil
- 'The Red Hand-Towel' Munich School, Impressionist, Dortmund Kunstakademie, ParisBy Carl Otto MüllerLocated in Santa Cruz, CAInitialed lower left 'C.O.M.' for Carl Otto Müller i(German, 1901-1970), and dated '69'. Additionally dated, verso, '1969' and titled, 'Myriam, Das Rote Handtusch'. Displayed in a pe...Category
1960s Impressionist Nude Paintings
MaterialsOil, Board
- 'Nude by a Mirror', Paris, Louvre, Académie Chaumière, California, LACMA, SFAABy Victor Di GesuLocated in Santa Cruz, CAPainted circa 1955 by Victor di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and stamped verso with Victor Di Gesu Estate stamp. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los...Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
MaterialsOil, Paper
You May Also Like
- The painter and the Model oil on canvas painting fauvism nudeBy Jordi CurosLocated in Barcelona, BarcelonaJordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - the painter and the Model - Oil on canvas. Work measurements 61x46 cm. Frameless. Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish pa...Category
1970s Fauvist Nude Paintings
MaterialsOil, Canvas
- Nude in Life Class with Green Shoes - British 40's Slade School art oil paintingBy E.A. JayLocated in London, GBThis superb Post Impressionist Slade School female full length seated nude portrait oil painting is by female artist E A Jay. Painted in the 1940'...Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Tin Bath - British 40's art Post-Impressionist interior oil nude self portraitBy Jean YoungLocated in London, GBA stunning Post Impressionist portrait of a girl washing in The Tin Bath by the female artist Jean Young. I believe this is a self portrait as there is a pot of artists brushes in t...Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
MaterialsOil
- "French Interior Scene with Nude " Paris Post-Impressionist Oil Painting FramedBy Jacques ZuckerLocated in New York, NYAn intimate interior scene of a nude laying on the couch during the day. We are charmed by the rich choice of color and intimate details throughout this miniature work. This painting...Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
MaterialsOil, Panel
- Early 1900's French Oil Oil Portrait of Nude Lady Smoking Cigarette in InteriorBy Jean Desire BascoulesLocated in Cirencester, GloucestershireArtist: Jean-Desire Bascoules (French 1886-1976), signed lower left (incised into paint), dated 1919. After studying at the École des Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux, Bascoulès studied with ...Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Woman posing mixed media paintingBy Jordi CurosLocated in Barcelona, BarcelonaJordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Woman Mixed technique on canvas cardboard. Work measurements 46x38 cm. Frameless. Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish pa...Category
1970s Fauvist Nude Paintings
MaterialsMixed Media
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Vintage Style Interiors
Vintage Style Interior
Retro Style Interior
Impressionist Oil Paris
Impressionist Oil Paintings Paris
Impressionist Paris Oil
Modernist Interior
Retro Salon Art
Paris Post Impressionist
Post Impressionist Paintings Paris
Post Impressionist Paintings Of Paris
Impressionist Woman
Impressionist Woman Paintings
Impressionist Paintings Of Woman
Parisian Interior
Post War Oil Painting
Vintage Style Salon
1950 Oil Paintings Of Paris