French-Jewish artist , Harlequin Portrait 1950’s Original Antique Oil painting

Description: Original antique Oil on wood painting Male portret Harlequin Hand made, One of a Kind Signed: Benn (?) 55 Size: 45x24 cm or 17.7x9.4 inch About artist: Benn (Bencjon Rabinowicz) (1905–1989) was a painter associated with the School of Paris. His early work was mostly figurative; much of his later work is inspired by the Bible, particularly the Book of Psalms Benn was born in 1905 in Białystok, Russian Empire, where his father was an architect and his grandfather was a rabbi.He demonstrated an early talent for painting.In 1917, he began giving private lessons in drawing.In 1926, he started making theatre sets. In 1927, Benn had his first private exhibition in Wilno (Second Polish Republic).After his admission to the Union of Professional Artists of Poland in 1928, Benn started exhibiting his works in Białystok and Warsaw. In 1929, he received a scholarship to study for three years in Paris, where he attended the Académie Fernand Léger.It was upon his arrival in Paris that he changed his name to Benn and used it exclusively for the rest of his life. During his studies at the Académie, Benn drew on geometric forms but refrained from becoming an abstract painter. In 1932, Benn met ballet dancer and artist Ghera; they wed in 1938 and Benn became a French citizen. In 1939, after being mobilized and discharged in Brittany, Benn sent paintings from Rennes to the Salon d'Automne exhibits and began sculpting.In 1941, Benn was interned at Beaune-la-Rolande.He was eventually released with the help of professor Marcel Brulé and art critic Lo Duca.Following his release, Benn went into hiding for 26 months with the protection of Jean Paulhan.During this time, Benn produced 62 works that were inspired by biblical verses and motifs.Following the Liberation in 1944, Benn returned permanently to Paris and continued to exhibit his work in galleries and museums across Europe. In 1949, Benn collaborated with the artist Marc Chagall to create a company of painters and sculptors. In 1966, an association called "Friends of the Work of the Painter Benn" was established. Following a long career, Benn bequeathed a collection of his works to the French commune Rueil-Malmaison. In 1987, Benn donated 190 biblical oils to the Musée d'art sacré du Gard. He died in Paris in 1989. Benn's wife, Ghera, died in 1994. Upon her death, the Musée d'art sacré du Gard [fr] received an additional collection of lithographs, paintings, and medals that represented Benn's creative works and contributions. Shipping All paintings are shipped by airmail with a tracking number. See also my items in the store, usually every week new items Thank you for your visit and thank you for your feedback

Price: 460 USD

Location: Fontenay le Fleury

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