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

£1,500

Charcoal on paper
Studio stamp (lower right)
42 × 31 cm (57 × 46 cm 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.