Description: LELEE LÉO (1872 - 1947) “The gypsy girl at Saintes-Maries de la Mer, 1935” Watercolor on paper, Signed and dated 1935 lower right, Beautiful and rare watercolor by the artist LÉO Lelée representing a Gypsy woman in front of her caravan in the Saintes-Maries de la Mer camp. Our watercolor is a large format and depicts a rather rare subject for the artist linked to gypsy life. Indeed, LÉO Lelée is much better known for his works representing Arlesian women and scenes of Provençal life. We can note the presence of two watercolors representing scenes from the life of gypsies at the Muséon Arlaten. Born in 1872 in Chemazé in Mayenne, LÉO Lelée was a student of Gaston Bertin at the Laval high school, before entering the School of Decorative Arts in Paris and then the School of Fine Arts where he trained under PIERREVICTOR Galland, renowned decorator. After teaching for two years at the School of Industrial Arts in Roubaix, he returned to Paris and made his debut as a poster designer and illustrator for postcards. It was in 1902 that he discovered Arles and Provence. Under the charms of this land bathed in the sun. He settled there permanently in 1903.He will become friends with several felibres: Barroncelli, JOSEPH d'Arnaud and MARIUS Jouveau. He made numerous sketches of the streets of Arles and became the painter of the Arlesiennes, tirelessly drawing their costumes and farandoles. He creates a style with great economy of means, a line and softened colors, while capturing details such as the folds of a dress or an attitude. Most of his works are kept in three places, namely: the Palais du Roure in Avignon, the Muséon Arlaten in Arles and the Musée de la Perrine in Laval. Note: A small lack of paper should be noted below the signature on the border, identical colored paper has been affixed. This in no way damages the work.Dimensions : 67.5 x 42.5 cm without frame and 84 x 68 cm with its Dutch style frame.For more information, contact us.Our watercolor is a large format and depicts a rather rare subject for the artist linked to gypsy life. Indeed, LÉO Lelée is much better known for his works representing Arlesian women and scenes of Provençal life. Born in 1872 in Chemazé in Mayenne, LÉO Lelée was a student of Gaston Bertin at the Laval high school, before entering the School of Decorative Arts in Paris and then the School of Fine Arts where he trained under PIERREVICTOR Galland, renowned decorator. After teaching for two years at the School of Industrial Arts in Roubaix, he returned to Paris and made his debut as a poster designer and illustrator for postcards. He will become friends with several felibres: Barroncelli, JOSEPH d'Arnaud and MARIUS Jouveau. He made numerous sketches of the streets of Arles and became the pai
Price: 3389.11 USD
Location: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (PACA)
End Time: 2025-02-02T01:20:03.000Z
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Type: Watercolour
Current artistic: School french
Features: Framed, Sue paper, Signed
Theme: Character
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