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
$558
H 14.57 in W 10.63 in D 0.4 in
Model in a East Style Oil Painting, Fauvist, Framed, 2010-
By Nadezda Stupina
Located in Oslo, NO
This artwork features a classically styled figure seated against an intricate floral backdrop. The subject, partially draped in white fabric, exudes a serene yet enigmatic presence. ...
Wood, 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...
Canvas, Oil
$145,000
H 40 in W 30.5 in
Sunshine and Rain, Semi Nude women in joyful moment
By Charles Courtney Curran
Located in Miami, FL
A magical, idealized moment is captured as a bare-breasted maiden strolls out in the rain. Inscribed with title and signature on reverse Roughton Galleries; Dallas, Texas This larg...
Oil
Nude Girl, Polynesian Girl Tahiti, Annabella
By Millard Sheets
Located in Miami, FL
In some instances, a painting will look significantly much better in person than it does digitize. This is one instance. In-person, this painting will knock your socks off. It is...
Canvas, Oil
$789
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
$20,000
H 51.5 in W 31 in D 2 in
LOUIS BUISSERET circa 1930 Nude Woman Standing Interior LARGE oil/canvas BELGIAN
By Louis Buisseret
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This oil painting by Louis Buisseret, a Belgian artist renowned for his mastery of realism and sensitivity to the human form, exemplifies his ability to capture the quiet elegance of...
Canvas, Oil
$14,750
H 58 in W 58 in D 1.5 in
'Young Man in Repose' by Podlach - Large Male Intimate Figurative Nude Painting
By Betsy Podlach
Located in Carmel, CA
Betsy Podlach (American, born 1964) "Young Man in Repose" 2009 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Young Man in Repose" is a captivating p...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
$2,505
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
$2,050
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.4 in
“Lying Julia” Nude . Original oil painting .Horizontal. Nudes across mediums
By Nadezda Stupina
Located in Oslo, NO
This artwork vividly captures a reclining nude figure gracefully sprawled across a richly textured sofa. The composition is enveloped in an array of warm, muted tones, with the figur...
Wood, Oil
Orientala By Reuven Rubin
By Reuven Rubin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Reuven Rubin Israeli 1893-1974 Orientala Signed “Reuven Rubin" Oil on canvas A striking and unique work rendered in a breathtaking jewel-toned palette, Orientala by Rueven Rubin ...
Canvas, Oil
$11,117
H 36 in W 28.5 in
Reflections - Belle Epoque Nude in Interior Oil by Jacques Etienne Cancaret
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated oil on canvas nude in interior by French belle epoque painter Jacques Etienne Cancaret. The work depicts a young woman seated at a dressing table looking into a smal...
Canvas, Oil
$1,565
H 22.5 in W 19 in D 1 in
The Artists Models French Oil Painting, Post-Impressionist, Framed, 1950
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Models (two nude woman) Original oil painting by Jacques COURTADE (French, 1923-1994). Post-Impressionist/ modernist oil painting by the superb 20th century French artis...
Oil
$2,000
H 12.5 in W 14 in D 2 in
"Reclining Nude" Impressionist Interior Female Figure Oil Painting Framed
By Maryse Ducaire Roque
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th Century charming oil painting depicting a reclining nude in a whimsical interior scene. Ducaire was known for her charming intimate figurative scenes portraying female nud...
Canvas, Oil
$1,423
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
$1,594
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