Francois Gall

Title: Jeune Femme Au Ligne
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: Sight - 24" x 20", Frame - 34" x 30"
Condition Report: In good condition
Provenance: From a Long Island, NY home. Signed lower left.

This vibrant and evocative painting by François Gall, Jeune Femme Au Ligne, depicts a serene and idyllic scene set on a bright sunny day. The composition showcases a mother and her young daughter engaged in the simple task of hanging clothes out to dry. They are surrounded by lush green vegetation in a tranquil garden under a clear blue sky.

Description:
The figures are adorned in flowing garments of pastel colors and yellow straw hats, adding a touch of brightness and whimsy to the scene. The overall painting exudes a sense of serenity and peace, capturing the beauty of everyday life and inviting viewers to reflect on the small, yet meaningful, moments of daily existence.

About the Artist:
François Gall (1912-1987) was a Hungarian-born French painter renowned for his Impressionistic style. His work, heavily influenced by Edgar Degas, often focuses on women engaged in traditionally feminine activities such as ballet, hairdressing, and sewing. Gall’s loose, expressive brushwork and use of bright pastel colors bring a vibrant life to his subjects. In addition to his figurative paintings, he also captured the French landscape, particularly the beach scenes.

Gall received his formal training at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Workshop Coromaldi in Rome and settled in Paris in 1936. There, he became closely associated with prominent artists like Pablo Picasso and gained French citizenship in 1942. His work earned significant acclaim, including the Francis Smith Prize and an award at the Paris Salon in 1947. François Gall passed away in Paris in 1987, leaving behind a legacy of Impressionistic and figurative artistry.