Author(s):
nozais, henri (sainte-menehould), painter
other title: sketches for the girls' school on rue dupleix, 15th arrondissement of paris (title of the whole)
production date: around 1933
dating in centuries: 2nd quarter of the 20th century
type(s) of object(s): painting
name(s): painting
materials and techniques: oil paint, canvas (material)
dimensions - chassis:
height: 55cm
width: 38. 3cm
dimensions - frame:
height: 58. 5cm
width: 41. 5cm
thickness: 3. 5
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - bottom left: "h. Nozais"
inscription concerning the title - bottom, center: "the sea"
inscription concerning the author - and the place of destination of the final work on the back, on the stretcher: "nozais, rue dupleix girls"
iconographic description:
family scene by the sea where a woman watches over three young children playing in the sand. The sunny maritime setting evokes the advent of popular summer leisure activities. Historical commentary:
this sketch is part of a set of four panels presented in the competition organized by the city of paris in 1933 for the decoration of the courtyard of the girls' school on rue dupleix in the 15th arrondissement. The decor proposed by henri nozais links his landscapes to the tradition of the calendar cycle by representing each of the sites in a given season. This ensemble was not selected by the jury, in favor of that of jean robert la montagne saint hubert, winner of this competition. Mode of acquisition: purchase after order from the city of paris
name of donor, testator, seller: nozais, henri
date of acquisition: 04–08–1933
institution: petit palais, museum of fine arts of the city of paris
inventory number: ppp4196. Date: circa 1933.
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