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Paul Cocagne (Belgian 1910–1994) Portrait of a Young Man in Swimsuit c. 1945

Creator: Paul Cocagne
Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
Richly executed in a deep palette of green, red and black, this striking portrait of a male youth in a yellow plaid swimsuit was painted at the end of World War II by Paul Cocagne, one of Belgium's leading figurative painters. Here the figure is painted in tones of mossy green and black and the dark trees are presented against a deep red ground, all showing the influence of Henri Matisse on Cocagne's work. The artist grew up in Liege and trained in Paris and Munich, and upon his return to Belgium joined the ‘Atelier’ group of painters, along with artists such as Marcel Delfize and Ernest Stroobants. The artist's monogram is evident in the upper lefthand corner, and the painting is signed on the reverse. Dimensions include original frame with linen lining.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	signed u/l & reverse
Origin:	Belgium
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	oil, canvas, framed
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Post Impressionism, Illustration
Dealer Reference #:	4355
Incollect Reference #:	869055

Dimensions

W.	28.5 in;	H.	34.5 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	72.39 cm;	H.	87.63 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design