Paul Elie Gernez.French ( b.1888 - d.1948 ).Danseuse De Cabaret. (Cabaret Dancer)Oil On Canvas.Signed Lower Left.Image size 15.6 inches x 12.2 inches ( 39.5cm x 31cm ).Frame size 21.5 inches x 18.3 inches ( 54.5cm x 46.5cm ).Available for sale from Big Sky Fine Art in the English county of Dorset, this original oil painting is by the French artist Paul Elie Gernez and dates from the 1920s. The painting is presented and supplied in its original Montparnasse frame (which is shown in these photographs).The painted surfaces, the canvas and the frame are entirely in their original untouched condition. No restoration, cleaning or conservation has been performed on the piece.This antique painting is in very good decorative condition, commensurate with its age. It represents its age and era very well and is supplied ready to hang and display.The painting is signed lower left.Paul Elie Gernez was a French painter, born in Valenciennes in 1888. He became known for his varied artistic styles and contributions to the art scene in the first half of the 20th century. Gernez�s work spans a different movements and styles, reflecting his versatility and adaptation as an artist.� Big Sky Fine Art�Danseuse De Cabaret� by Paul �lie Gernez (1888�1948) is a captivating oil on canvas that captures the lively, theatrical spirit of early 20th-century Parisian cabaret. Gernez�s dancer is a vibrant vision, emerging from a flurry of broad, expressive brushstrokes in pastel blues, creams, and golds. Her face, meticulously detailed with rich makeup and a confident gaze, draws the eye instantly, framed by an elaborate, colourful feathered headdress. She wears elegant black gloves and a lavish costume, hinting at movement and drama, yet much of her figure dissolves into the swirling, textured background. The composition beautifully balances refinement and spontaneity, with thick impastos and delicate detailing creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Signed boldly in red at the lower left, this work exemplifies Gernez�s flair for capturing fleeting moments with energy and sophistication.The 1930s in France saw the continuation of modernist movements, and this style would have fit within the cabaret culture of Paris � a blend of sensuality, theatricality, and artistic freedom.Artists such as Jean-Gabriel Domergue and Kees van Dongen depicted glamorous women and showgirls in a similarly stylized, expressive fashion.For a full biography of this artist please see his listing on www.bigskyfineart.com . We provide a professional shipping and delivery service which is free to customers in the UK, Europe, USA and Canada. We can also provide other worldwide delivery on any purchase. Please contact us for further information.A full range of stock is available to browse or purchase at www.bigskyfineart.com .Viewing of a painting is strictly by appointment only, which may include viewing the painting in your home o...