A winner of two of France’s highest honors, the Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et Lettres in 1957 and the Premier Prix de Lithographie in 1973, artist Marcel Mouly was associated with Fauvism and found inspiration in the Cubism of Pablo Picasso and the intense colors associated with the work of Henri Matisse. He began his journey to stardom within the dark confines of a German prison cell during the Second World War.
While Mouly studied drawing classes as a youth, it was not until he was placed in solitary confinement that he decided to dedicate his life to pursuing art.
Mistaken for a spy during WWII, Mouly was traveling through Normandy when he was questioned by German soldiers about his identity. He was subsequently imprisoned by the occupying forces in France and was released in 1943. Once free, he met French artist Edouard Pignon, with whom Mouly rented famous sculptor Jacques Lipchitz’s Boulogne studio. Mouly studied under Lipchitz and had his first showing of two paintings at the Salon d'Automne, alongside French painter, Henri Mattise.
In 1948, the French government acquired his Femme à la Lampe, and a flurry of exhibitions followed in Italy, Sweden, Denmark and elsewhere. Mouly’s work is held in the collections of more than 20 museums including the Musée Nationale d’Art Moderne, the Museum of Modern Art, Bibliothèque Nationale and the Los Angeles County Museum.
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Marcel Mouly- original oil entitled "Le Cheval Blanc"
By Marcel Mouly
Located in Chesterfield, MI
Marcel Mouly was the last student of Pablo Picasso and painted this abstract original oil in Paris in 1968. The image size is 10" by 13.5" The frame size is 20.5" by 26" Le Cheval ...
Oil
$3,500
H 48 in W 60 in
Frêne Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, 2010s, Excellent Condition
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This series revolves around plants, plants, flowers, trees, and bushes. I first present a triptych, a darker, electric ambiance from a night photo of wild herbs illuminated by the ci...
Canvas, Oil
Paul Manes - Untitled Drawing II, Painting 2024
By Paul Manes
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Manes was born May 4, 1948, in Austin, Texas. He began his professional career in New York City in the early 1980s. His art has been widely exhibited in America and Europe and h...
Canvas, Paint, Oil
$4,350
H 24.5 in W 28.5 in D 1.5 in
Cosmos, 1960s Mid-Century Abstract Mixed Media Art in Brown and Blue Tones
By Pawel Kontny
Located in Denver, CO
Cosmos is an original mid-century abstract painting by Polish-American artist Pawel Kontny (also known as Paul Kontny), created in the 1960s. This striking mixed media work is compos...
Marble
$780Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 37 in D 2 in
Antique American Abstract Expressionist Large Framed New York City Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted mid century abstract oil painting. Great color. Framed.
Canvas, Oil
$4,500
H 31.25 in W 25.25 in D 2 in
1960s Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting in Primary Colors
By Florence Graziano
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1960s oil on canvas by American artist Florence V. Mercolino Graziano exemplifies the dynamic energy of the Abstract Expressionist movement. The composition showcases b...
Oil
$5,541
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 0.6 in
Original-Autumn in London-Plein Air-British Awarded Artist-Large oil-impression
Located in London, GB
This is one of the most loved paintings of Shizico Yi to date. To document the streets they've walked and her late dog's favourite trees, Shizico Yi embark...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Gesso
Cecilia Arrospide - ESTRUCTURA, Painting 2024
By Cecilia Arrospide
Located in Stamford, CT
Cecilia studied Social Studies and Literature at Universidad Catolica del Peru, Drawing with Cristina Galvez, and Watercolors with Juan Pastorelli. She then worked with Leslie Lee, p...
Canvas, Linen, Paint, Oil
Paul Manes - Apparition, Painting 1987
By Paul Manes
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Manes was born May 4, 1948, in Austin, Texas. He began his professional career in New York City in the early 1980s. His art has been widely exhibited in America and Europe and h...
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Paul Manes - Songs 7, Painting 2020
By Paul Manes
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Manes was born May 4, 1948, in Austin, Texas. He began his professional career in New York City in the early 1980s. His art has been widely exhibited in America and Europe and h...
Canvas, Paint, Oil
$3,500
H 48 in W 60 in
Œillet 02 Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, 2010s, Excellent Condition
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Hédy Gobaa uses his immediate surroundings as his subject matter. Gobaa presents recognizable flora in a disembodied context, and the result is at once familiar and jarring. As of la...
Canvas, Oil
Paul Manes - Untitled Bowls, Painting 2000
By Paul Manes
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Manes was born May 4, 1948, in Austin, Texas. He began his professional career in New York City in the early 1980s. His art has been widely exhibited in America and Europe and h...
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Paul Manes - Carnivore, Painting 2000
By Paul Manes
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Manes was born May 4, 1948, in Austin, Texas. He began his professional career in New York City in the early 1980s. His art has been widely exhibited in America and Europe and h...
Canvas, Paint, Oil