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Frank Will (1900-1951)Lively Street, Normandy Village Watercolor, circa 1925-1930
Immerse yourself in the picturesque atmosphere of Normandy in the 1925-1930s with this delicate watercolor, signed by Frank Will in the lower left corner, which captures the bustling scene of a village street with finesse.
Dimensions:
Without frame: Height 9 inches, Length 12.6 inches.
With frame: Height 17 inches, Length 20.5 inches.
Condition: In fine condition.
Provenance: Private French collection, by descent.
Biography:
Frank Will (1900-1951).
Frank Will, born Frank William Boggs, was a French-American painter and watercolorist born in Nanterre in 1900 and died in Clichy in 1950. The son of the famous painter Frank Boggs, Frank Will adopted his pseudonym in 1919 after exploring various artistic signatures.
His journey was marked by immersion in the artistic scene of Montmartre, where he associated with influential figures such as Gen Paul and Leprin. Although his career was short, it was prolific and diverse, with works exhibited in renowned galleries such as Georges Petit and Henri Bureau.
Frank Will is particularly known for his vibrant depictions of Montmartre and Paris, but his work also extends to marine scenes, provincial landscapes, and exotic settings like Morocco.
Reference: Dictionnaire des peintres à Montmartre, Éditions Roussard.
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