Francois Gall (1912-1987) "Rouen" "Rouen" Oil on canvas, 16 3/4" X 23" Unframed François Gall was born on May 22, 1912 in Kosovar
(Transylvania) to Hungarian parents. From 1929 to 1930, Gall studied
in Rome, with the support of the Hungarian government, at l’Académie
Royale des Beaux-Arts. After graduating, at the request of the Hungarian
Government, he returned to his native country to study and teach at
the Hungarian College. In December of 1936, François Gall traveled
to Paris to study at the l’Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts under
Devambez. It was during his studies in Paris that Gall changed his style
forever after experiencing the influence of the French impressionists
and post-impressionists. From that Gall’s preferred subjects were
Parisian scenes and portrayals of women engaged in typically feminine
activities. His repertoire also included landscapes and still-life composition
that were the trademarks of his works. As he matured as an artist François
Gall began developing a new and original style. Focussing largely on
his surroundings, Gall painted and exhibited works that focussed on
the everyday life of Paris. His fresh approach gained overwhelming acceptance
at the Salons. After becoming a citizen of France in 1945, Gall approached
his recent successes with enthusiasm. At the Paris Salon of 1947, he
was awarded the Médaille d’Ore. In 1953, he was invited
to debut his numerous exhibitions in the United States and Canada. The
awards continued. Gall won the Prix Fraincis Smith in 1963. He was appointed
Lauréat de l’Institut de France in 1965 and won the prix
Gustave Courtois, Médaille d’Ore du Mérite National
Francais. Gall went on to be awarded the Prix de Bonnat in 1970, the
Prix the Becker in 1971 and the Prix Paul Chabas in 1972. In 1974, he
was awarded the Médaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris. In
1976, Gall was elected to one of France’s most coveted levels
of achievement for an artist. He was appointed Chevalier dans l’Odre
des Arts et des Lettres. Gall continued his rigorous exhibition schedule
in New York, London, Rome, Montréal, Toronto, Berne, Bevaix,
Mexico, Stockholm and Bruxelles. His works can be found in Museums through
out France and in international private collections This piece was part
of the personal collection of the daughter of Francoise Gall, Mary Lisa.
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