Etienne Ret Paintings
French, 1900-1996
Etienne Ret: Born in France, Etienne (Perret) Ret studied art in Paris at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs, under Maurice Denis and G. Desvaileres. He first exhibited his original paintings, etchings and lithographs with the Societe des Independants, in Paris, and throughout France. Etienne Ret moved to the United States shortly before the outbreak of World War II and initially settled in San Antonio, Texas. He resided there during the 1940's and established his reputation as a leading artist. Etienne Ret was also a member of the San Antonio Art League and taught painting and printmaking techniques at the San Antonio Museum. Stephanie dates from this period of his career. Around 1950 Etienne Ret moved to Los Angeles where he continued to show his art in major national exhibitions. Etienne Ret's art centered primarily upon figure studies, particularly those of children and women. Today the paintings, lithographs and etchings of Etienne Ret are included in the permanent collections of the State Museum, France, the Encyclopedia Britannica Collection, London, the Witte memorial Museum, San Antonio, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Pasadena Art Institute, San Diego Fine Arts Society and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.to
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Artist: Etienne Ret
"La Belle Fille" Large Mid Century French Painting Portrait of a Beautiful Girl
By Etienne Ret
Located in Surfside, FL
Beautiful gouache on paper, by French artist, Etienne Ret, signed on top right.
Etienne Ret was born in Bourbonnais, France on Jan. 6, 1900. Ret graduated from the College of Mesnie...
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Becassine
By Etienne Ret
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Etienne Ret (French, 1900-1996)
Title: Becassine
Year : Circa 1950
Medium: Oil on board
Board size: 14 x 10 inches
Signature: Signed lower right by the artist
Condit...
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"Girl with Mandolin"
By Etienne Ret
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Original oil on heavy cardboard painting by the well know Fench artist, Etienne Ret. Signed top right. In excellent condition with original dark wood carved frame and white painted...
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Etienne Ret Mixed Media Portrait of a Newsboy C.1974
By Etienne Ret
Located in San Francisco, CA
Etienne Ret Mixed Media Portrait of a Newsboy C.1974
Original mixed media with oil and newspaper
Dimensions 16" wide x 21" high
The frame measures 25" wide x 31" high
Signed and ...
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Mid-20th Century Etienne Ret Paintings
Materials
Oil, Newsprint
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Etienne Ret paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Etienne Ret paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Etienne Ret in paint, oil paint, board and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Etienne Ret paintings, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Roger Etienne, Henri d'Anty, and Pearl Took. Etienne Ret paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,250 and tops out at $3,500, while the average work can sell for $2,058.




