
1900-1945
Jean Durand 'Academic Study (Centaur)', 1930s
Jean Durand 'Academic Study (Centaur)', 1930s
Jean Durand French, 1894-1977
Academic Study (Centaur), c.1930s
£1,500
Charcoal on paper
Studio stamp (lower right)
42cm × 31cm (57cm × 46cm framed)
Durand belonged to the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. This wonderful study of a centaur, combines classicism with Art Deco from the 20s & 30s. Durand also worked as a decorative artist, creating works for the Steamship Athos II, and the entrance hall in the Museum of Modern Art, Palace of Tokyo, Paris.