Albert Genta (1901-1989), Hst "return From Fishing St Colomban", XX"

Painting, oil on canvas, representing the return from fishing to St Colomban, signed lower right and located lower left. 20th century period, circa 1940. Canvas size 61*50 cm and 67*56 cm with frame Albert Genta, specialist painter of the nude Albert Genta was a French painter born on September 13, 1901 in Paris 12. Specialist of the nude, he is above all known for his works depicting nude women. Biography Albert Genta was born into a family of artists. His father was a sculptor and his mother a painter. He studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris where he received classical training in painting. In the 1920s, he began exhibiting his works at art fairs. He quickly gained notice for his paintings of female nudes. His works were often controversial because of their daring nature. In the 1950s, he began teaching painting at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris. He continued to exhibit his works in salons and art galleries until his death in 1989. Works Albert Genta's work is mainly characterized by his paintings of nude women. His models were often women he met in the street or in Parisian cafes. His paintings are done in oil on canvas. He often uses bright colors and strong contrasts to highlight the shapes of his models. Some of his best-known works include “Nude Seated” (1945) and “Nude Woman Seated on a Bed” (1950). Auctions Albert Genta's works have been sold at auction on numerous occasions. According to Artprice, his works have been sold 156 times at public auction. In 2015, a painting titled "Reclining Nude" was sold at auction for €26,600. The following year, another of his paintings, "Nude Woman Seated on a Bed", was sold for €29,000. Estimates The France Estimations site estimates that a painting by A. Genta representing a nude woman seated from behind and applying makeup to her lips could be worth between €1,200 and €1,800. Art Galleries Works by Albert Genta are currently for sale in several online art galleries, such as 1stDibs. Conclusion Albert Genta was a French painter specializing in the nude. His works are characterized by bright colors and strong contrasts, as well as the representation of nude women. His works have been auctioned numerous times and are currently for sale in online art galleries. Albert Genta