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Paintings -> 19 c. oil paintings
Jean Geoffroy (1853–1924) listed French artist.
Oil on canvas.
Beachside in the sunset. Vibrant orange sky.
Signed and dated 1923.
Good condition, minor areas of paint loss.
Dimensions: 84 cm x 64 cm.
Overall dimensions with frame: 94 cm x 74 cm.
Price example:
"La joie des petits" (1906)
This work was sold at Sotheby's in New York in May 2018 for 81,250 USD.
Biography :
Jean Geoffroy (1853–1924), a French painter and illustrator renowned for his genre scenes depicting children and everyday life. He often signed his works as "O. Geoffroy.
Jean Geoffroy, also known by the pseudonym "Géo," was a fervent republican and served as the official painter for Jules Ferry's Ministry of Public Education. His artworks provide a sincere and sympathetic portrayal of the living conditions of the working classes, particularly focusing on children.
One of his notable works includes the Album Photographique et Descriptif du Matériel du Chemin de Fer du Nord, which showcases his attention to detail and commitment to documenting contemporary life.
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