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Elie Anatole Pavil
Boulevard de Paris

Early 20th Century

$11,666.16
£8,500
€10,111.54
CA$16,415.83
A$16,550.33
CHF 9,423.96
MX$201,176.20
NOK 111,245.31
SEK 110,925.95
DKK 75,582.58

About the Item

Born in Ukraine and celebrated in Paris, the painter Eli-Anatole Pavil earned a "Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur" for capturing the lively atmosphere of Belle Époque Paris. He was so highly regarded by his peers that the master Impressionist Claude Monet called his paintings "little marvels". This painting is one of the most popular subjects of his works. Here is a look at the life and work of Eli-Anatole Pavil: A new life in Paris Early years in Odessa. Born Ilya Anatolevitch Pavil in Odessa, Ukraine, in 1873, he moved to Paris at the age of 18 in 1891. Embracing Parisian life. After an initial return to Russia, Pavil permanently settled in the artistic hub of Montmartre in 1899. He became a French citizen in 1911 and adopted the name Eli-Anatole. A new direction. Initially studying at the Académie Julian under the academic painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Pavil was heavily influenced by the Impressionists and post-Impressionists. He befriended prominent artists such as Camille Pissarro and was inspired by the work of Edgar Degas and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Capturing the Belle Époque A painter of Paris. For nearly 50 years, the city of Paris was Pavil's primary subject. His work documented the vibrant daily life of the Belle Époque, from elegant couples in the parks and jazz bands in cafes to street scenes in Montmartre. Sensitivity to light. Like the Impressionists he admired, Pavil had a keen sensitivity to how light changed with the season and time of day. He captured the city's parks, boulevards, and the River Seine with spontaneity and freedom of expression. Success and recognition. Pavil was a regular exhibitor at prestigious Paris Salons, including the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d'Automne. He also held multiple solo shows at notable galleries like Galerie Bernheim and Galerie Georges Petit. A new journey to Morocco Final years abroad. In 1930, after receiving the esteemed Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur, Pavil moved to Morocco to live with his daughter. A new canvas. He continued painting in Morocco, capturing the vibrant markets (souks) and the port of Rabat with the same attention to detail and light that he applied to Paris. He died in Rabat in 1948. A lasting legacy. Today, examples of Pavil's work are held in important museum collections, including the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée du Petit Palais in Paris. His ability to capture the energy and light of both Paris and Morocco cemented his legacy as a skilled post-Impressionist painter. This painting is thought to be Boulevard Marguerite de Rochechouart, Paris, an area close to the artist's home. We have included the before and after conservation in order to display the originality and authenticity of the work, our restorer is a top end conservator who works at the highest level of conservation throughout the UK and consequently we had no hesitation in our investment to proceed with the restoration of this painting. This painting is signed and images are enclosed.
  • Creator:
    Elie Anatole Pavil (1873-1948, French)
  • Creation Year:
    Early 20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Douglas, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: No.4131stDibs: LU2373217084432

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