Emile Lejeune

Collection of Girl Portrait Studies 1918-1919

$1,200

Material

Pencil and Graphite

About

Collection of girl portrait studies that are signed and dated by the artist. The papers are not framed. The dimensions are of the larger work, the smallest piece is H 10.63 in x W 8.5 in. Many others are available. Please inquire to buy the entire collection.

Artist Biography

Emile Lejeune was a painter form Geneva. He moved to Paris and opened up his studio at 6 rue Huyghens in Montparnasse where a range of events was held at including concerts by the group known as Les Six, exhibitions, including an exhibition of African art organized by Paul Guillaume, and poetry readings, particularly by Apollinaire and Cocteau. After visiting Provence, Emile Lejeune finally decided, in 1922, to move to Cagnes with his family. Both Soutine’s portraits of Lejeune date from this period, either before Lejeune left Paris, or just after he had moved. He was influenced by artists like Amedeo Modigliani and Claude Monet.

Dimensions Without Frame

H 12.25 in. x W 9.13 in. x D .001 in.