Oil on canvas André Favory

ANDRÉ FAVORY, Paris, 1888–1937. Nude from the back. Oil on framed panel. Dimensions of the artwork: 65 × 53 cm Dimensions with frame: 83 × 71 cm. Signed "A. Favory" bottom right. THE ARTIST AND THE PERIOD OF THE WORK André Favory (1888–1937) is a French painter associated with the School of Paris. Trained at the Académie Julian, he was initially influenced by cubism and the work of Cézanne. After World War I, his stays in Belgium and his in-depth discovery of Rubens led him towards a more fleshy, colorful, and expressive painting style. He then primarily focused on landscapes, portraits, and female nudes, which today constitute the most sought-after part of his work. On the back of the panel: – partially preserved old label from the 1936 Salon des Tuileries. – handwritten mention "André Favory" – artist's address: "2, rue Auguste-Vitu" – exhibition number: "2" – old label from the framer A. Focardi, 33 rue L.-N.-Oël, Cannes. – stamp "15 F" The artwork is in good condition, although a restoration could enhance it. It shows some cracks and a visible fissure in the photos. Gilded frame with wide molding, featuring a light textile mat. An old label from the framer A. Focardi in Cannes is on the back. The label from the 1936 Salon des Tuileries gives it particular interest.