Jean Durand French, 1894-1977
Academic Study (Archer), c.1930s

£1,250

Charcoal on paper
Studio stamp (lower right)
31 × 48 cm (63 × 46 cm framed)

Durand belonged to the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. This wonderful study of an archer, (possibly as part of a study of a centaur - see other examples here), 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.