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Marcel Vertès Figurative Paintings

Hungarian, 1895-1961
Emmanuel Marcel Vertès, born Vértes Marcell in Újpest (Hungary) on 10 August 1895 and died in Paris 16th arrondissement on 31 October 1961, was a Hungarian-born French painter, engraver, illustrator and costume and film designer. After studying with Ferenczy at the Beaux-Arts in Budapest, Marcel Vertès produced political posters during the First World War. Going into exile at the end of the hostilities, like his comrades Mihály Bíró and Róbert Berény, he studied at the Académie Julian in Paris. He made a name for himself in France in the mid-1920s, particularly for his lithographs and illustrations. He published L'heure exquise, a series of erotic engravings, followed by Le pays à mon goût. His favourite subjects were the circus, balls and brothels. His real fame came with an album of lithographs entitled Dancings. Among the works he illustrated were Chéri and La Vagabonde by Colette, L'Europe galante by Paul Morand and Le Cirque by Ramón Gómez de la Serna, published by gallery owners Madeleine and Pierre Trémois. He was associated with the Hungarian cartoonist Alex Szekely. In the 1930s, he also worked for fashion magazines such as the English edition of Vogue, the American rival Harper's Bazaar and the Gazette du Bon Ton. An engraver, watercolourist and costume designer, this artist also collaborated with Elsa Schiaparelli on numerous occasions, including advertising campaigns for perfumes, the creation of fabrics and even a portrait of the couturier. Mobilised at the start of the war, he was demobilised the following year and left for Biarritz. After passing through Spain, he returned to New York with his wife shortly afterwards and settled in 57th Street, continuing his collaborations and illustrations with the fashion world. In the early 1950s, Marcel Vertès enjoyed a high profile in artistic circles, justified by a talent often described as exceptional. His drawings were characterised by a great economy of line and colour, and he also produced illustrations in black and white. It was during this period that he worked on John Huston's Moulin Rouge as costume designer and set designer. He won two Oscars for this film. He moved back to Paris in the late 1950s and died there in 1961. He is buried in the Père-Lachaise cemetery (90th division).
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Artist: Marcel Vertès
Circus performance, oil on canvas by French / hungarian artist Marcel Vertes
Circus performance, oil on canvas by French / hungarian artist Marcel Vertes

Circus performance, oil on canvas by French / hungarian artist Marcel Vertes

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Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Marcel Vertes (French/Hungarian, 1895 – 1961) ‘Circus performance’ Oil on canvas board Signed `VERTES` (to the reverse) 20 x 24 in. (51 x 61 cm.) Provenance: With the Hammer Gallerie...

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20th Century Modern Marcel Vertès Figurative Paintings

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Cherry Dancer
Cherry Dancer

Cherry Dancer

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Cherry Dancer Marcel Vertes French, 1895-1961 Beautiful girl juggling cherries Work is round but is shown in a square frame and some of the artworks edge is exposed Description: ...

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Art Deco Cherry Dancer
Art Deco Cherry Dancer

Art Deco Cherry Dancer

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Cherry Dancer Marcel Vertes French, 1895-1961 Beautiful girl juggling cherries is a beautiful and charming idea that is deftly rendered in a quick and loose style. Work is round De...

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Marcel VertèsCircus Rider

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H 16 in W 22.75 in

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Marcel Vertès figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Marcel Vertès figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Marcel Vertès in gouache, 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 Post-Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Marcel Vertès figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Mino Maccari, Jacques Bouyssou, and Dietz Edzard. Marcel Vertès figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,125 and tops out at $3,900, while the average work can sell for $3,900.