Description
Unframed. 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 Barthlemy 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.
| Period | 1960 to 1969 |
|---|---|
| Production Period | Unknown |
| Country of Manufacture | Switzerland |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Modernist |
| Detailed Condition |
Excellent This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations. |
| Product Code | TXA-1530489 |
| Materials | Oil on Canvas |
| Color | Multicolored |
| Width |
43 cm 16.7 inch |
| Depth |
2 cm 0.8 inch |
| Height |
51 cm 19.9 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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