Francois Xavier Josse (1910-1991) - A Pair of Charcoal Drawings, Nude Studies

Description

These two studies showcase Josse's life drawing skills in his depiction of female nudes. Using charcoal, ink, and red chalk, the two studies give a sense of depth to the works. Both signed to the lower right. On wove.

Condition

Some surface marks and even discolouration.

Size

36.5 x 24.6cm (14.4" x 9.7")
Sheet: 38.3 x 27.4cm (15.1" x 10.8")

Collection Information

From a substantial collection of figurative and other works by the French artist Francois Xavier Josse (1910-1991).

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Artist Biography

Born in Nantes, France in 1910, Francois Xavier Josse was a French painter and sculptor who specialised in life drawings of nude female models.

He studied at Beaux-Arts in Nantes before moving to Paris to further his studies at the Academies of the Grande-Chaumière and the Colarossi Academy in 1930. A retrospective of his work was organised in Paris in 1989.