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Jacques Falcou (1912-1975)
Vintage oil on canvas, pink autumn flowers, Jacques Falcou, France

1950

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About the Item

Amazing work by the French painter Jacques Falcou, depicting three pots of colorful pink flowers which, despite the lack of detail, appear to be geraniums. They stand out for their vibrant color against a muted background. The brushwork is also very characteristic, appearing quick and textured. This is a modern, post-impressionist interpretation of the still life genre, which was traditionally characterized by a realistic and meticulous style. With origins in antiquity and very popular in Western art since the 17th century, the still life genre grants the artist more compositional freedom than other pictorial genres such as landscape or portraiture. Before 1700, still lifes often contained religious and allegorical symbolism related to the objects they depicted. Its development is situated within the context of a growing appreciation for painting and the explosion of interest in naturalism and the imitation of nature that began to develop at the end of the previous century. Many artists (such as Cézanne and Picasso) used the genre for their thoroughly modern artistic experimentation, or because they were drawn to its inherent symbolism. These works allude to the transient nature of human existence. The wilting flowers are a clear symbol of the fleeting nature of life. Jacques Falcou (1912-1975) Jacques Falcou was a Swiss-French painter and artist. His work encompasses various artistic influences, from Surrealism to Abstract Expressionism, and is marked by a continuous search for new forms of expression. Falcou was born during a turbulent time in Europe, and his life unfolded during the rise of the artistic avant-garde, particularly Surrealism and Cubism, although his work transcended these movements. Throughout his career, he explored different facets of painting, from figurative to abstract. His work often plays with the duality between order and chaos, reflecting his interest in the complexity and contradictions of human nature. The most notable influences on his work, depending on the period, are Expressionism and Surrealism. Today, he remains a relevant artist within the context of modern European painting. Technical Data Media: Oil on canvas Title of the work: “Autumn Flowers” Artist: Jacques Falcou Signed Period: Mid-20th century Good condition for its age and use / Shows signs of restoration Overall dimensions: 87 x 79 x 4 cm Dimensions without frame: 79 x 70 cm
  • Creator:
    Jacques Falcou (1912-1975) (1912 - 1975, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1950
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 87 in (220.98 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 79 in (200.66 cm)
  • Medium:
    Canvas
  • Movement & Style:
    Art Deco
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Valladolid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2885217235462

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