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Floral Still Life with Porcelain Bowl by Jean-François Thomas
$2,140
£1,646.23
€1,910.81
CA$3,017.91
A$3,380.57
CHF 1,775.60
MX$41,106.62
NOK 22,484.85
SEK 21,344.17
DKK 14,261.08
About the Item
This vibrant oil on canvas still life, signed by Jean-François Thomas (1894–1939), is a compelling example of early 20th-century French expressionism. Painted with confident, impasto strokes, the work features a rich bouquet of flowers set in an ornate ceramic jug, accompanied by delicate porcelain and a tobacco pipe, suggesting both domestic intimacy and artistic spontaneity. The textured surface and bold color palette reflect Thomas’s emotional engagement with his subject, and his ability to infuse everyday objects with vitality and depth.
Jean-François Thomas was a French painter trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux, later settling in Montmartre, Paris. There, he became closely associated with artists like Roland Oudot and Maurice Brianchon and exhibited with the “Groupe du Portique” during the 1920s. His works, characterized by their dynamic brushwork and vivid coloration, were acquired by institutions such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes and the French Ministry of Education.
Despite his artistic acclaim, Thomas lived in poverty, devoting himself entirely to his craft—often at great personal cost. He died in 1939, just days before a major exhibition of his work opened in Chicago. Today, his paintings remain rare and desirable, admired for their expressive energy and emotional resonance. This particular piece stands as a testament to his enduring talent and artistic spirit.
- Dimensions:Height: 28.15 in (71.5 cm)Width: 24.22 in (61.5 cm)Depth: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)
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- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:LA CIOTAT, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6419245238112
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