The Warrior By Frederic Davis 1919-1990

Very original oil on wood in the format 100cm x 75cm plus slightly damaged stick 105cm x 80cm signed lower right DAVIS The "Grendizer type" warrior Frédéric DAVIS born in 1919 in Besançon died in 1990 Arrived in Paris in 1936 took painting lessons and architecture made the acquaintance of Le Corbusier with whom he was to become intimate and who was to entrust him with the management of the Ascoral and by asking him to work on the plans for the radiant city of Marseilles He met Fernand Leger and Picasso with whom he make friends. He will realize many decorations in Tangier he travels in all the Mediterranean basin and settles in Algiers at independence he will live in Paris. He will produce a gigantic production of paintings. A completely personal, creative, well-structured style. A drawing and colors reminiscent of the stained glass technique A very talented artist who will be talked about again