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At the Races, Longchamp, Circa 1960: A Dynamic French Expressionist Horse Racing Scene in Oil on Canvas by Gabriel Dauchot
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At the Races, Longchamp, Circa 1960: A Dynamic French Expressionist Horse Racing Scene in Oil on Canvas by Gabriel Dauchot

1940 - 1960
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A spirited, high octane painting by Gabriel Dauchot (1927- 2003) , dating from circa 1960. Capturing the nervous energy and high-society glamour of the Longchamp racecourse with confident, quick brushstrokes, Dauchot avoids the literal, instead providing an atmospheric glimpse into a vanishing world.

A Parisian "School of Paris" artist often called "the painter of the human comedy", Dauchot admired Maurice Utrillo and Chaim Soutine. He studied with Yves Brayer and Othon-Friez and received enormous acclaim, being hailed as one of the most important artists of his generation.

In 1951 Dauchot was awarded the Prize of the Society of Art Collectors. In spite of his young age, Dauchot exhibited at the prestigious Galleries Durand-Ruel and Katia Granoff in Paris.

Internationally, his work was shown with the Hattfield Gallery in Los Angeles, Juster Gallery in New York, Carel Gallery in Miami and the O'Hana Gallery in London.

Former French president and avid art collector Jacques Chirac praised Dauchot's work in a speech, and actress Greta Garbo was known to be a collector of Dauchot's work.

Please request my the article I have recently written on the artist!

Signed at the lower right, the painting measures 47 x 19 cm. The overall framed size in an elegant traditional French frame with a velvet liner is 33 x 61 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Horse Racing Oil Painting to the 1960s.

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SA1207043
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Description
A spirited, high octane painting by Gabriel Dauchot (1927- 2003) , dating from circa 1960. Capturing the nervous energy and high-society glamour of the Longchamp racecourse with confident, quick brushstrokes, Dauchot avoids the literal, instead providing an atmospheric glimpse into a vanishing world.
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A Parisian "School of Paris" artist often called "the painter of the human comedy", Dauchot admired Maurice Utrillo and Chaim Soutine.
Skippings Fine Arts

He studied with Yves Brayer and Othon-Friez and received enormous acclaim, being hailed as one of the most important artists of his generation.

fig 1. A vertical French Expressionist oil painting depicting jockeys riding horses on a green racecourse beneath a textured blue sky.
fig 1. At the Races, Longchamp, Circa 1960: A Dynamic French Expressionist Horse Racing Scene in Oil on Canvas by Gabriel Dauchot

In 1951 Dauchot was awarded the Prize of the Society of Art Collectors. In spite of his young age, Dauchot exhibited at the prestigious Galleries Durand-Ruel and Katia Granoff in Paris.

Internationally, his work was shown with the Hattfield Gallery in Los Angeles, Juster Gallery in New York, Carel Gallery in Miami and the O'Hana Gallery in London.

fig 2. A vertical French Expressionist oil painting depicting jockeys riding horses on a green racecourse beneath a textured blue sky.
fig 2. At the Races, Longchamp, Circa 1960: A Dynamic French Expressionist Horse Racing Scene in Oil on Canvas by Gabriel Dauchot

Former French president and avid art collector Jacques Chirac praised Dauchot's work in a speech, and actress Greta Garbo was known to be a collector of Dauchot's work.

Please request my the article I have recently written on the artist!

Signed at the lower right, the painting measures 47 x 19 cm. The overall framed size in an elegant traditional French frame with a velvet liner is 33 x 61 cm.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Horse Racing Oil Painting to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207043
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Archive I A vertical French Expressionist oil painting depicting jockeys riding horses on a green racecourse beneath a textured blue sky.

At the Races, Longchamp, Circa 1960: A Dynamic French Expressionist Horse Racing Scene in Oil on Canvas by Gabriel Dauchot

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A vertical French Expressionist oil painting depicting jockeys riding horses on a green racecourse beneath a textured blue sky.
At the races, Longchamp, circa 1960: a dynamic French Expressionist horse racing scene in oil on canvas by Gabriel Dauchot
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A vertical French Expressionist oil painting depicting jockeys riding horses on a green racecourse beneath a textured blue sky.
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Mid-20th century French Expressionism is characterised by vivid impasto brushwork, heightened emotional expression, and simplified forms. Artists from this movement frequently captured everyday Parisian life, sports, and landscapes with dynamic, gestural paint application.

Paintings from this era were typically executed using oil-based pigments applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas. Artists frequently utilised palette knives alongside heavy brushstrokes to build thick textured surfaces known as impasto.

Authentic works feature period-appropriate canvas weave, natural age-related craquelure, and characteristic artist signatures. Examining the reverse of the canvas for period framing labels or stretcher marks also assists in verification.

Hang the painting as a focal point above a timber sideboard, desk, or mantelpiece to anchor the space. Pair it with warm wood tones, brass accent lighting, and neutral walls to complement the vivid colours and texture.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading. Dust the surface lightly with a dry, soft-bristled artist brush rather than liquid cleaners.
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