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Etienne Ret Art

French, 1900-1996
Etienne Ret: Born in France, Etienne (Perret) Ret studied art in Paris at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs, under Maurice Denis and G. Desvaileres. He first exhibited his original paintings, etchings and lithographs with the Societe des Independants, in Paris, and throughout France. Etienne Ret moved to the United States shortly before the outbreak of World War II and initially settled in San Antonio, Texas. He resided there during the 1940's and established his reputation as a leading artist. Etienne Ret was also a member of the San Antonio Art League and taught painting and printmaking techniques at the San Antonio Museum. Stephanie dates from this period of his career. Around 1950 Etienne Ret moved to Los Angeles where he continued to show his art in major national exhibitions. Etienne Ret's art centered primarily upon figure studies, particularly those of children and women. Today the paintings, lithographs and etchings of Etienne Ret are included in the permanent collections of the State Museum, France, the Encyclopedia Britannica Collection, London, the Witte memorial Museum, San Antonio, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Pasadena Art Institute, San Diego Fine Arts Society and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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"La Belle Fille" Large Mid Century French Painting Portrait of a Beautiful Girl
"La Belle Fille" Large Mid Century French Painting Portrait of a Beautiful Girl

"La Belle Fille" Large Mid Century French Painting Portrait of a Beautiful Girl

By Etienne Ret

Located in Surfside, FL

Beautiful gouache on paper, by French artist, Etienne Ret, signed on top right. Etienne Ret was born in Bourbonnais, France on Jan. 6, 1900. Ret graduated from the College of Mesnie...

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20th Century Modern Etienne Ret Art

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Watercolor, Gouache

'Standing Nude', Chouinard, Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris
'Standing Nude', Chouinard, Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris

'Standing Nude', Chouinard, Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris

By Etienne Ret

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed with brush name, upper left, 'Francois', inscribed, upper right, 'Paris' and painted circa 1965. A delicate figural study by this well-listed and exhibited French Post-Impres...

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1960s Post-Impressionist Etienne Ret Art

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Cardboard, Gouache

Etienne Ret Mixed Media Portrait of a Newsboy C.1974
Etienne Ret Mixed Media Portrait of a Newsboy C.1974

Etienne Ret Mixed Media Portrait of a Newsboy C.1974

By Etienne Ret

Located in San Francisco, CA

Etienne Ret Mixed Media Portrait of a Newsboy C.1974 Original mixed media with oil and newspaper Dimensions 16" wide x 21" high The frame measures 25" wide x 31" high Signed and ...

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Mid-20th Century Etienne Ret Art

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Oil, Newsprint

“Muse Champetre”

“Muse Champetre”

By Etienne Ret

Located in Southampton, NY

Original aquatint etching by the well know French/Americwn artist, Etienne Ret. Signed by the artist in pencil lower right margin. Titled “Muse Chsmpetre” lower center margin in p...

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1960s Post-Modern Etienne Ret Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching, Aquatint

Vintage Woodblock Print "Mother and Child" by Etienne Ret
Vintage Woodblock Print "Mother and Child" by Etienne Ret

Vintage Woodblock Print "Mother and Child" by Etienne Ret

By Etienne Ret

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage woodblock print "Mother and Child" by French artist, Etienne Ret, circa 1960s. This piece is in very good vintage condition with no fading and is hand signed in pencil by the...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Etienne Ret Art

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Wood, Paper

La Pianiste (epuise)
La Pianiste (epuise)

La Pianiste (epuise)

By Etienne Ret

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Etienne Ret (French, 1900-1996) Title: La pianiste (Epuise) Year : Circa 1970 Medium: Color etching with aquatint Image (plate mark) size: 19...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Etienne Ret Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Becassine
Becassine

Becassine

By Etienne Ret

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Etienne Ret (French, 1900-1996) Title: Becassine Year : Circa 1950 Medium: Oil on board Board size: 14 x 10 inches Signature: Signed lower right by the artist Condit...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Etienne Ret Art

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"Girl with Mandolin"
"Girl with Mandolin"

"Girl with Mandolin"

By Etienne Ret

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil on heavy cardboard painting by the well know Fench artist, Etienne Ret. Signed top right. In excellent condition with original dark wood carved frame and white painted...

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1960s Modern Etienne Ret Art

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Oil, Cardboard

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20th Century Modern Etienne Ret Art

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Etienne Ret Signed Color Etching Fine Art Print Musician with Piccolo Flute
Etienne Ret Signed Color Etching Fine Art Print Musician with Piccolo Flute

Etienne Ret Signed Color Etching Fine Art Print Musician with Piccolo Flute

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“Girl with Mandolin”

“Girl with Mandolin”

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Located in Southampton, NY

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“Murmure”

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Located in Southampton, NY

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"Wise Virgins"

Etienne Ret"Wise Virgins", Circa 1940

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H 32 in W 24 in D 1.5 in

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Original oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Etienne Ret. Circa 1940. Signed lower right Titled and signed verso. In original frame in very good condition. Overall size 35...

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"La Belle Fille" Large Mid Century French Painting Portrait of a Beautiful Girl
"La Belle Fille" Large Mid Century French Painting Portrait of a Beautiful Girl

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Located in Surfside, FL

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20th Century Modern Etienne Ret Art

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"La Lettre"
"La Lettre"

Etienne Ret"La Lettre", Circa 1960

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H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in

"La Lettre"

By Etienne Ret

Located in Southampton, NY

Beautiful oil on heavy cardboard original painting by the French artist, Etienne Ret. Signed top left and retaining its original dark wood carved frame with white liner. Titled vers...

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1960s Modern Etienne Ret Art

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Standing Nude
Standing Nude

Etienne RetStanding Nude, 1964

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H 21.25 in W 15.5 in

Standing Nude

By Etienne Ret

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, "Ret", dated 1964 and inscribed "Paris". A delicate figural study by this well-listed and exhibited French Post-Impressionist who made California his adopted ...

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1960s Post-Impressionist Etienne Ret Art

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Etienne Ret art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Etienne Ret art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Etienne Ret in paint, oil paint, watercolor and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Etienne Ret art, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Roger Lersy, Edouard Goerg, and Ganesh Haloi. Etienne Ret art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $750 and tops out at $4,500, while the average work can sell for $2,240.

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