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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Elizabeth Reading
By François Gall
Located in Houston, TX
Francois Gall (1912-1987) Well listed post-impressionist artist Gall was the recipient of the "Medaille D'Ore" at the Paris Salon of 1947. “Elizabeth Reading”, c. 1960s Oil on c...
Canvas, Oil
At the Cafe
By François Gall
Located in Houston, TX
Francois Gall 1912-1987 French artist. BENEZIT LISTED. GALL WAS THE RECIPIENT OF THE MEDAILLE d'ORE At the Paris Salon of 1947. 10 ½ x 18 oil on canvas, signed lower right. This ca...
Oil
Sunday, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A woman sits on a sofa, reading quietly as soft daylight filters through a large window. Warm tones and gentle light fill the room, creating a calm and inviting...
Oil
$40,000
H 58 in W 52 in
"Glad and Rhododendron" Irving Ramsey Wiles, American Impressionist Portrait
By Irving Ramsey Wiles
Located in New York, NY
Irving Ramsey Wiles Glad and Rhododendron, circa 1927 Inscribed indistinctly with title (on the turnover) Oil on canvas 46 x 40 inches Provenance The artist Estate of the artist Hir...
Canvas, Oil
$2,600
H 18.12 in W 15.36 in D 0.79 in
Mystical Portrait, Universal Woman Haitian School of Beauty Caribean painting
Located in Norwich, GB
A captivating oil painting by the Haitian master, Albert Desmangles. This piece is a wonderful example of his work within the highly sought-after School of Beauty art movement, which...
Masonite, Oil, Acrylic
The Red Balloon
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
American, Late 20th Century In the Manner of Lucio Ranucci Signed: Ramsey (Lower, Left) " The Red Balloon " Oil on Canvas 36" x 24" Housed in a 3" Wood Frame with a 5/8" Linen...
Canvas, Oil
$750
H 15.9 in W 23.7 in D 0.5 in
Early 1900s Flemish Style Oil Painting After David Teniers Tavern Scene Signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
Early 20th century oil on canvas by Swedish painter Per Collijn (1878-1961), inspired by David Teniers the Younger's "Tavern Scene with Pipe-smokers" (1610-1690). The scene shows com...
Canvas, Wood, Oil
$2,460
H 13 in W 15 in
19th century English portrait of a Collie Dog seated in an Interior
Located in Woodbury, CT
This charming portrait of a Collie dog by Frederick French, painted circa 1896, captures the loyal and calm nature of one of the most beloved breeds. French's delicate attention to d...
Canvas, Oil
$20,514
H 36.82 in W 31.11 in D 2.96 in
Portrait of Sir John Wentworth and Mary, Lady Wentworth Gentleman Lady Dahl
By Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Sir John Wentworth, 1st Baronet, and Mary, Lady Wentworth née Lowther c.1695–1705 Attributed to Michael Dahl (c.1659–1743) and Attributed to Thomas Murray (1663–1735) T...
Canvas, Oil
$4,615Sale Price|40% Off
H 49.5 in W 32.25 in D 2 in
Woman in Coat (Mid-Century, Modern, Portrait, Naive, ~40% OFF LIMITED TIME)
By Daniel Brennan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Daniel Brennan Woman in Coat Oil on Canvas Year: 1960s Size unframed: 48 x 31 inches (121.92 x 78.74 cm) Size framed: 49.5 x 32.25 x 2 inches (125.73 x 81.91 x 5.08 cm) Unsigned COA ...
Canvas, Oil
$33,800
H 108.27 in W 55.12 in D 1.97 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Iceberg Melting
By Su Yu
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas, artwork signed on the back Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives & works in Beijing in China. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Lian...
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Gentleman
By Sir William Blake Richmond
Located in London, GB
Sir William Blake Richmond Portrait of a Gentleman 1842-1921 Oil on panel, signed lower right Image size: 17 ½ x 23 ¾ inches (44.7 x 60.6 cm) Original Watts frame Although his ident...
Oil, Panel
$6,250
H 45 in W 34.5 in
Dulcis Large Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary, Late 20th Century, 45x34.5 in
By Tomasz Rut
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by the artist. Canvas size 48 x 30.75 inches. Canvas is not stretched. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authent...
Canvas, Oil
$14,410
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Brianka - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Oil Painting, Portrait, Pop
By Françoise Nielly
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Françoise Nielly has explored the different facets of image all her life, through painting, photography, roughs, illustrations and virtual computer generated animated graphics. It is...
Canvas, Oil
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H 40 in W 50 in
French Impressionist mid century cafe scene of two women seated in a Cafe
By François Gall
Located in Woodbury, CT
Francois Gall, Hungarian by birth, became an impressionist painter in the pure French tradition after he moved to Paris in 1936. He was born in Kolozsvar in the former region of Tr...
Oil, Canvas
Les Grands Boulevards - Paris
By François Gall
Located in London, GB
'Les Grands Boulevards - Paris', oil on board, by François Gall (circa 1950s). An impressionist depiction of Parisians promenading at dusk. The r...
Oil, Board