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Jacques Petit
Jacques Petit, French Modernist Figurative Watercolor and Ink Painting

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$850
£640.56
€748.51
CA$1,206.21
A$1,209.88
CHF 701.80
MX$14,768.91
NOK 8,128.82
SEK 8,319.30
DKK 5,595.10

About the Item

An evocative French figurative work by Jacques Petit depicting a figure from behind in expressive watercolor and ink. Deep cobalt blue and black surround the softly rendered figure, creating a dramatic contrast and an intimate, almost cinematic quality. Petit’s loose handling of line and color gives this small original work a distinctly modern European character. Jacques Petit (1925–2019) studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Encouraged by renowned French art critic George Besson, Petit went on to exhibit extensively throughout his career, with exhibitions across Europe as well as in Chicago, San Francisco, Canada, and Japan. While living and working in Paris, Petit became part of a vibrant artistic community and formed friendships with fellow artists including Paul Collomb and Albert Zavaro. His work earned international recognition and is held in numerous public collections, including museums in Paris and the Art Institute of Chicago.
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    Unknown
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU638318504582

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