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Benjamin II VautierThe blacksmith in his workshop1938
1938
$2,171.34
£1,591.19
€1,800
CA$2,980.05
A$3,148.69
CHF 1,693.63
MX$37,700.49
NOK 21,219.17
SEK 19,433.68
DKK 13,709.82
About the Item
This oil on canvas, signed Benjamin Vautier and dated 1930, depicts a blacksmith at work in his workshop, rendered with a compelling balance between realism and expressive painterly execution, typical of European figurative painting from the interwar period.
The composition centers on the craftsman focused on his task at the anvil, surrounded by the structured interior of the workshop. Natural light entering through the window animates the scene, highlighting hanging tools, worn surfaces, and the architectural framework of the space. The interplay of light and shadow creates a strong sense of depth and atmosphere.
The paint surface is richly worked, with visible brushstrokes that emphasize texture and convey the physicality of manual labor. The restrained palette of browns, greys, and ochres is enlivened by lighter accents, guiding the viewer’s eye toward the central figure and reinforcing the narrative focus.
Rooted in the tradition of genre scenes and labor imagery, this painting also reflects a modern freedom of execution, making it a striking example of early 20th-century figurative art. The work stands as a vivid and evocative tribute to artisanal life, appealing to collectors of realist painting, social themes, and historic interiors.
Dimension with frame : 75 x 88.5 x 4 cm
1930 oil on canvas, genre scene painting, blacksmith workshop painting, figurative art interwar period, early 20th century realism, signed dated artwork, artisan at work painting, European figurative painting, historical interior scene
- Creator:Benjamin II Vautier (1895 - 1974, Swiss)
- Creation Year:1938
- Dimensions:Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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- Condition:Dimension with frame : 75 x 88.5 x 4 cm.
- Gallery Location:Genève, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2018211436852
Benjamin II Vautier
Painter. Interiors, portraits, landscapes, still lifes. Son of Otto Adolphe Paul Vautier and grandson of Benjamin Vautier the Elder Painter and designer born and died in Geneva
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