Modernist Composition By Laszlo Barta 1902-1961

Large modernist composition Oil on canvas measuring 65cm x 81cm plus modern frame 90 cm x 110cm signed lower right and dated 1947 Provenance: Private collection Laszlo Barta arrived in Paris in the 1920s joining Fauve painters such as Matisse in Montmarte and Montparnasse , Dufy, Gleizes, among others with whom he became friends Evolving from a Fauve Expressionist style through Cubism and joining Abstraction at the end of his short life He even studied mosaic in Ravenna He illustrated a good number of books by luxury He will perform acts of bravery and resistance in Corsica during the 2nd World War After marrying a woman from Toulouse, they will settle in Saint Tropez Their house will be an important artistic meeting place, he will become the major artist of the 1950s an exhibition was held in May 2022 in Saint Tropez at Place des Lices bringing together the artists of this era where he was highlighted. Julien LEVY's New York gallery permanently exhibited the works of this artist alongside Braque, Picasso, etc.. The Galerie Guardia du Castellet specializes in the works of this artist, free shipping worldwide.