Stair Climbing By Laszlo Barta 1902-1961

Large oil on canvas measuring 81cm x 63cm plus modern frame 100cm x 82cm signed lower right BARTA representing a character gripping stairs all painted in tones worthy of Fauvism Provenance: Private collection Laszlo Barta arrived in Paris in the 1920s, joining in Montmartre and Montparnasse the Fauve painters such as Matisse, Dufy from whom he learned the lessons of color placement, Gleizes among others with whom he became friends. Developing an Expressionist style drawing on Fauvism through Cubism and joining Abstraction at the end of his short life, he first studied at the Beaux-Arts in Budapest, active in France since 1926. He exhibited at the Salon d'Automne from 1927 to 1938. He even studied mosaics in Ravenna, which earned him the opportunity to decorate furniture by Raymond SUBES. He illustrated many books. luxury after traveling across Europe and North Africa He will act of bravery and resistance in Corsica during the 2nd World War which will earn him French Nationality After marrying a woman from Toulon, 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 Place des Lices bringing together the artists of this period where he was highlighted Julien LEVY's New York gallery permanently exhibited the works of this artist alongside Braque, Picasso, etc... as well as the Wally FINDLAY Gallery in San Francisco The Guardia Gallery in Castellet specializes in the works of this artist free shipping worldwide