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Paul MatheyThe thrushes1944
1944
$1,148.22
£852.62
€960
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About the Item
Work on cardboard signed Paul Mathey and dated (19)44
Dimension with frame :41 x 49 x 4 cm
Original figurative painting depicting two thrushes, executed with a confident and expressive brushwork. The birds are arranged horizontally and rendered through rich impasto, set against a softly modulated grey background that enhances their quiet, contemplative presence.
The restrained palette of greys, whites, and warm earth tones lends the composition a timeless quality, balancing naturalistic observation with a modern painterly sensibility. The visible texture of the paint and dynamic handling of the surface emphasize movement and materiality rather than academic detail.
Rooted in the tradition of modern animal painting, the work also recalls post-Impressionist influences through its emphasis on form, atmosphere, and gesture. Both poetic and understated, this painting integrates seamlessly into contemporary, minimalist, or classic interiors.
A unique artwork, well suited for collectors of modern art, animal subjects, or interior designers seeking a refined and characterful piece.
- Creator:Paul Mathey (1844 - 1929, French)
- Creation Year:1944
- Dimensions:Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
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- Condition:Work on cardboard signed. Dimension with frame : 41 x 49 x 4 cm.
- Gallery Location:Genève, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2018211930742
Paul Mathey
Paul Albert Mathey is the son of Charles and Elisa Beaujon. Orphaned at 14, he was taken in by an uncle and spent his childhood in New York. In 1931, he married Claire-Lise Monnier, a painter like him. They have exhibited together several times. Between 1905 and 1910, he took evening classes at the Art Student's League in New York. From 1910 to 1916, he attended the School of Fine Arts in Geneva and was a pupil of Barthélemy Menn. During this period, he received several awards and mentions. In 1916-1917, he worked with Ferdinand Hodler. In 1918, he became a member of the Society of Swiss Painters, Sculptors and Architects (he participated in all of its exhibitions until 1967) and of the Gottfried Keller Foundation (1954-1961). He mainly painted landscapes and still lifes. He also made some theater sets in Geneva. In 1967, he became a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. A large part of his works can be found at the Monnier Foundation in Cartigny.
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