*****Paul Colin (1892-1985) was one of France’s greatest poster artists*****
Made famous in 1925 by his poster for the Revue Nègre, which helped to launch the career of Joséphine Baker (who became his mistress), he worked for over forty years in the theater, creating not only posters but also numerous sets and costumes.
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| Josephine BAKER by Paul COLIN - Original Work - 1960 H: 30" x W: 22" |
This work by Paul Colin was created as a version of the Original 1925 poster for the "Bal Negre".
It was given to an American journalist who interviewed Paul Colin at his "Atelier" in France in 1960. She was writing a book on French Art Deco artists still alive in the 1960's - 1970's.
It is a rare and unique piece; providing animation and a conversation topic to any room.
To continue: Very Art déco at the outset, (his Le Tumulte noir is a masterpiece of the genre), his style quickly became highly personal and impossible to categorize: the synthetic accuracy of his portraits, the evocative force of his posters for grand causes so marked him as a master of visual communication that his work today remains relevant and fresh. A student of Eugène Vallin and of Victor Prouvé, he is considered a master of the modern school of poster art. He is the author of over 1400 posters and many theatrical set and costume designs.
He was the master of painter Philippe Derome and poster artists duo Lefor-Openo.
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| Josephine BAKER by Paul COLIN - Original Work - 1980 14"1/2 x 18"1/2 24" x 28"1/2 with frame. |
Morateur Gallery in Los Angeles holds several original works by Paul Colin. Contact Andreea at info@docantic.com or call 310-360-0588 for more information and pricing requests.
Morateur Gallery
735 N. L Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90069
www.morateur.com
