Hungarian-French painter François Gall produced Impressionistic works covering a variety of subject matter. Critics of his day commented extensively on the delicacy of his brushwork, bringing light and color together in his paintings in a harmonious, nuanced manner.
Strongly influenced by French artist Edgar Degas, Gall primarily painted figures, but didn't limit himself to just the human form. Many of his works include countrysides, beaches and city streets.
Born as Ferenc Erdelyi Gall in Kolozsvar (now Cluj Napoca), Hungary, Gall studied under Romanian painter Aurel Popp. In 1932, he showed his work at a Galleria d'Arte Moderna exhibition in Rome.
In 1936, Gall moved to Paris to pursue an artistic career. There, he joined the workshops of French painters Charles-François-Prosper Guérin and André Devambez. In 1937, he exhibited his works depicting his experiences in Paris at the Szalmasy Gallery in Budapest. In 1939, Gall won a silver medal at the Salon d'Asnieres, and he also won a scholarship from the Government of Hungary in that same year.
In 1939, he returned to Hungary for a visit to attend to his sick mother. While away, war broke out in Europe, and he was unable to return to France. Gall served as a medic during World War II, and finished out his service in Austria.
After completing his wartime duties, Gall returned to Paris, where he ultimately became a naturalized French citizen. Although he continued to paint throughout his life, Gall produced his largest body of work in the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s. He received numerous awards and showed in many exhibitions, including a permanent installation in Bern, Switzerland.
Gall died of a heart attack in 1987, not long after being elected president of France’s National Union of Painters and Professional Sculptors.
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"Apres le Bain"
By François Gall
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Francois Gall. " After the Bath" signed lower left. Condition is very good. In original gold gilt wash frame in fine conditi...
Canvas, Oil
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Nude in Interior
By François Gall
Located in Houston, TX
Francois Gall (1912-1987). French artist. "Nude in Interior," circa 1970. Measures: 18 X 15 inches, oil on canvas, signed and inscribed
Oil
$1,056
H 20 in W 39.5 in
Large Nude Oil Painting, Vintage Female Reclining Nude, Post-Impressionist Nude
By Georges-Pierre Guinegault
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Large 1970's female reclining nude by renown French artist, Georges Pierre Guinegault (1893 – 1983) who is famous for his nudes. This fabulous oil on stretched canvas is signed in t...
Canvas, Oil
$55,000
H 25.75 in W 32 in
Odalisque à la Plume Rose - Nude Cabaret Dancer with Feathers
By Jacqueline Marval
Located in Miami, FL
Jacqueline Marval was close friends with Kees van Dongen and her work is of the same school as, Matisse and Marie Laurencin. Les Odalisques is quite contemporary looking with it's main figure having joyful life and vitality to her. Some refer to her as a Fauve and some as a post-impressionist. Clearly, she is an overlooked female artist. This work is over...
Oil, Canvas
$2,585
H 15.36 in W 22.84 in D 0.79 in
"Morris’s lover ".Original nude oil painting on wood .Nudes across mediums
By Nadezda Stupina
Located in Oslo, NO
This artwork is a mesmerizing portrayal of a reclining nude figure, expertly blending realism with impressionistic elements. The subject is enveloped in rich, ornate textiles that fe...
Wood, Oil
$798
H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 2.37 in
English 1970's OIL PAINTING Female Nude In An Interior by FRANK JOHNSON
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Frank Johnson (1917-1998) British TITLE: "Female Nude In A Living Room Interior' SIGNED: unsigned, from the artists studio sale at Bonhams Chest...
Oil
$575
H 14.57 in W 10.63 in D 0.4 in
Nude in Flowers, Fauvist Oil Painting on Wood, Framed, 2010-Now
By Nadezda Stupina
Located in Oslo, NO
This captivating painting features a reclining nude woman set against a beautifully intricate, floral-patterned backdrop. The composition skillfully merges the softness of the human ...
Wood, Oil
$11,008
H 31.38 in W 40 in D 1 in
French Post Impressionist oil painting of a nude by William Malherbe
By William Malherbe
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
William Malherbe (French, 1884 - 1955) Eve (reclining) Oil on canvas 31.3/8 x 40 in. (79.7 x 101.7 cm.) Signed ‘WILLIAM MALHERBE’ (lower left) William Malherbe was a French Post Imp...
Canvas, Oil
$1,469
H 13.19 in W 17.72 in D 0.4 in
“Morris’s lover 7 “ Horizontal figurative oil painting . Nudes across mediums
By Nadezda Stupina
Located in Oslo, NO
This artwork presents a striking blend of figure and pattern. A nude figure, posed gracefully in repose, is central to the scene, rendered with soft yet assertive brushstrokes that c...
Wood, Oil
$575
H 10.63 in W 14.57 in D 0.4 in
Art Deco Model Nude Painting, Fauvist Style, Oil on Wood, Framed
By Nadezda Stupina
Located in Oslo, NO
This artwork presents a deeply captivating scene of a nude figure reclining thoughtfully on a richly patterned sofa. The intricacy of the floral backdrop seamlessly merges with the f...
Wood, Oil
$1,116
H 19.69 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in
"Nude model" Impessionistic figurative study. Oil on canvas.Nudes across mediums
By Nadezda Stupina
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I embraced the enchanting dance of light and form. With each brushstroke, I sought to capture the delicate interplay of shadows and textures on the human figure...
Canvas, Oil
$13,000
H 46.26 in W 35.44 in D 1.58 in
Fernande Horovitz-Edwards, Bathers, Large Oil on Canvas, 1930s
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Large Oil on Canvas by Fernande Horovitz-Edwards, France, 1930s - "Bathers". This large oil on canvas by Fernande Horovitz-Edwards, titled Bathers, dates from the 1930s and showcases...
Canvas, Oil
$1,880
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
"Model Charlotte" Original impressionistic .Nudes across mediums
By Nadezda Stupina
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I've captured a moment of introspective contemplation, using the figurative impressionism style to emphasize the raw emotions and vulnerability. The brushstroke...
Canvas, Oil
$1,645
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
In the Fragrance of Roses: Impressionist Nude Oil Painting, 90x90 cm
Located in Oslo, NO
Immersed in the serenity of nature, I crafted an intimate scene, awash with the rich tones of oil paint. My brushstrokes breathe life into a dance of blossoms and leaves, enveloping ...
Canvas, Oil