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Paul Delvaux 1897 - 1994. Belgian. La Belle Anna, La Port De Cannes, 1930. Framed Watercolour Painting Of The Côte D'azur On The French Riviera.

£15,985    $19,872    €19,187
Paul Delvaux.
 
Belgian ( b.1897 - d.1994 ).
 
La Belle Anna, La Port De Cannes, 1930.
 
Watercolour, Bodycolour & Pastel On Woven Paper.
 
Signed & Dated 1930 Lower Left.
 
Image size 15.7 inches x 25.8 inches ( 40cm x 65.5cm ).
 
Frame size 23.8 inches x 33.3 inches ( 60.5cm x 84.5cm ).
 
Available for sale from Big Sky Fine Art in the English county of Dorset, this original painting is by the Belgian artist Paul Delvaux and is dated 1930.
 
The painting is presented and supplied in a sympathetic contemporary frame (which is shown in these photographs), mounted using conservation materials and behind non-reflective Tru Vue UltraVue® UV70 glass.
 
This vintage watercolour is in very good condition, commensurate with its age. The paper surface has been cleaned on our instruction, supervision and approval. The painting is ready to hang and display.
 
On the reverse of the woven paper is a pencil drawing of a street scene featuring several human figures and buildings by Paul Delvaux.
 
The painting is signed and dated 1930 lower left.
 
Provenance: Christie''s, London, 29 March 1988, lot 398. Sale title - Impressionist and Modern Watercolours and Drawings and Contemporary Art.
 
The Belgian artist Paul Delvaux was one of the most important creators of 20th century imaginary surrealism, with his work combining both modernist and classical features. He has been called a painter of poems and dreams. His style developed over the years, with figurative work dominating his output. His best-known works often featured women, classical architecture, trains, railway stations and skeletons and explores themes of life, death and beauty.
 
Delvaux has a significant history of international exhibition and recognition. He was recognized with many honors and appointments in his later life. Beginning in the 1950s, Delvaux executed a number of huge mural commissions which contributed greatly to the public art of Belgium.
 
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Antique #SA1112940, shown on this page, originates from 1930. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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