Victor Di Gesu Oil Painting "Seated Nude"
Item Details
Victor Di Gesu (American; 1914- 1988)
Seated Nude
Oil painting on board
Unsigned
Victor di Gesu estate stamp and seal to the verso
An oil painting on board titled Seated Nude by artist Victor Di Gesu (American; 1914- 1988). This painting depicts a female figure reclining in an interior. Victor di Gesu estate seal and stamp to the verso.
A winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Chouinard Art School before moving to Paris where he studied with Andre L’Hote at the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere. He subsequently attended the Escuela de Belles Artes in Barcelona before furthering his studies in Italy. Returning to California, he worked with a variety of artists including F. Tolles Chamberlain and Maynard Jepson.
An intuitive colorist, Di Gesu’s classical training and scientific research into color theory helped him create vivid yet harmonious works which, while reminiscent of Matisse and Gauguin, retained a verve and spontaneity that was uniquely his own. A prolific artist, Di Gesu was the recipient of numerous medals and juried awards, in both France and the United States. He exhibited widely and with success, including at the Louvre Museum and the Exposition des Artistes Etrangeres in Paris, the San Francisco Museum of Art and the Los Angeles County Museum.
Condition
- Minor edge rubbing.
Dimensions
Item #
18DCC771-090
