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38" High (96.5cm)
30" Wide (76cm)
Large Impressionist Oil Painting Gypsy Girl Portrait Signed Willi de Pré
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- 1 Fine Original Art Mid 20th Century Impressionism German School Oil Painting Gypsy Girl Wearing Gold Earring Portrait.
- Subject portrait of a very attractive Gypsy girl wearing a large gold earring and a red rose in her beautiful black hair, with a horse drawn vardo caravan in the background.
- Signed by listed German School artist Willi de Pré.
- This is a fine example of his work.
- So collectible and sought after by collectors.
- Was born in 1922 and died in 1995 as the Aon of German-French parents.
- During those times people were still recovering from world war 1.
- Despite hardships, Willy showed great optimism.
- He was inspired by the great masters in the Dusseldorf area, where the great artists competed against each other.
- The Dusseldorf art academy became world famous. Nevertheless, he had a very special view of painting.
- Impressionism, which was seen by all as the Ne Plus Ultra, touched him conditionally.
- Deeply religious and historical themes interested him.
- He painted for the Cathedral of St. Swidbert in Dusseldorf Kaiserswerth, a well known painting named " Comforter of the poor and needy" and " Outlawry of war".
- His life's most famous works can be seen in the exhibition.
- This is such a beautiful scene to look at so delightful to the eye.
- A feature that we adore is that the colours are so vidid.
- Oil on canvas.
- The superb brushstroke control which really brings her face to life, incredible detail.
- Set in a decorative original fancy gilt gesso wood frame.
- With hanging thread fitted on the back ready for immediate home display.
- We select our artworks based upon subject, quality & significance.
- We provide our clients with friendly professional exceptional customer service.
- Highly desirable work of art.
- Circa mid 20th century 1950's.
- Further information about the artist letter attached verso.
- Verso of the frame you can just make out the artist suppliers name as Lechertier Barbe Ltd, 95 Jermyn Street.
- Condition report.
- Offered in fine used condition.
- Having foxing staining, some craquelure, scuffs, dust to the canvas surface in places commensurate with age.
- The frame has various stains, scuffs, cracking, wear marks & some chips in places.
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38" High (96.5cm)
30" Wide (76cm)
2.24" Depth thickness of frame (5.7cm)