FRIESZ, Achille-Emile Othon, (French, 1879-1949): ''Adam and Eve'' 1910, Oil/Canvas, 28.5'' x 12.25'', signed lower right, signed on the stretcher verso and dated 1910, framed, 36'' x 19.25''. Friesz was lifelong friends with Raoul Dufy and studied at the Le Havre School of Fine Arts with him. Together they went to Paris where Friesz met Matisse, Marquet and Rouault. They all rebelled academic teaching and became members of the Fauves and exhibited with them. Friesz recognized that his style was actually rooted in the more traditional. Over his last 30 years, he began painting in more somber tones more in the manner of Cezanne with a touch of baroque. Provenance: Estate of Yves Georges Prade
CONDITION: Mild craquelure, needs cleaning, frame shows wear, sold as is.