Georges Dreyfus (geo-michel) - Portrait Of A Laotian - Pastel, Signed And Titled - 28.5 X 22.5 Cm

GEORGES DREYFUS (1883-1985), known as GEO-MICHEL Prix de l'Indochine, 1923 Portrait of a Laotian Framed pastel, signed lower left and titled with the model's name, "Sao Phomma," upper right. Dimensions: 28.5 x 22.5 cm Although dated 1920 on the back, this portrait was probably made around 1923, the year Geo-Michel embarked for Indochina after winning the prestigious Prix de l'Indochine. He stayed in Asia until 1925 and contributed, among other things, to the magazine Les Pages Indochinoises. Upon his return to France, he produced a major fresco on Indochina for the 1931 Colonial Exhibition and was responsible for decorating the Indochina pavilion at the 1937 International Exhibition of Decorative Arts. This work reflects Geo-Michel's fascination with Indochinese culture and his unique artistic vision, making it a valuable piece for collectors passionate about colonial art and Asian cultural representations.