Charles Martin Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
French, 1884-1934
Charles Martin was born in France in 1884. He was a significant figure in Art Deco graphics, as an illustrator, poster-designer, fashion, ballet, and theatre designer, as well as a contributor to fashion journals such as the Gazette du Bon Ton and the Journal des Dames et des Modes. Charles Martin’s heyday was also the highpoint of the French livre d’artiste and livre de luxe.
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Artist: Charles Martin
Nude at the Races
By Charles Martin
Located in Brookville, NY
This fun illustration depicts a nude woman on a chestnut horse being led to the winners circle in front of a chic crowd of spectators by a haughty woman.
Charles Martin was born in ...
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1930s Art Deco Charles Martin Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Fat Gentleman Dining Ink and watercolor of a gentleman in blues and greens
By Charles Martin
Located in Brookville, NY
signed on the lower left side, and framed with a custom made frame in Paris.
Charles Martin was born in France, shown in the Tate Gallery and National Portrait Gallery of London
Kn...
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1920s Art Deco Charles Martin Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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