'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)
'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)
'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)
'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)
'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)
'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)
'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)
'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)
'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)
'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)
'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)
'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)
'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)
'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)
'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)
£1,000

'Place Pigalle' by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s)

Fine Art

Lucien Génin

SKU 1631

Only left in stock

Ask a Question

'Place Pigalle', oil and gouache on art paper, by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s). Pigalle is well known to tourists who want to experience "Paris by night". It is home to some of Paris' most famous cabarets such as the Moulin Rouge which was immortalised by artist Toulouse-Lautrec. Lautrec's studio was here as was Picasso's, Vincent Van Gogh's and that of Andre Breton. In 1928 Josephine Baker opened her first nightclub next door to Breton's apartment. It is certainly a historical landmark of Paris and well known to so many visitors of this beautiful city. Génin painted Paris and Parisians and this is another one of his charming works among many held by this gallery. Please feel free to peruse them all on this platform. In good overall condition. Newly framed and glazed with anti-reflective glass. Upon request a video may be provided.

About the ArtistAfter the devastation of the First World War, Lucien Génin (1894 - 1953) left his provincial home in the autumn of 1919 to find his fortune among the lively Parisians in the heart of Montmartre. Génin befriended the painters Frank Will, Gen Paul, Émile Boyer, Marcel Leprin, as well as Max Jacob and Dorival. Not concerning himself with producing "art", he beautifully captured the spirit of Paris between the wars while enjoying a truly Bohemian existence. Génin's works, in all their forms, perfectly convey the eclectic and friendly characters of the city. More than a painter of Paris, Génin is a painter of Parisians, of the passion that animates all his characters in the big city. He painted them in the alleys of Montmartre, dining on Place du Tertre, singing in the Lapain Agile, or in a car passing by on the grands boulevards. He exhibited his works at the Salon d'Automne in 1930. Those paintings were witness to the end of the Roaring Twenties and the beginning of the world depression of 1929. The art critics stated that he created intelligent, composed, colourful, sensitive, skilful, delicate, humorous and witty works of art. A painting by Lucien Génin was awarded an important prize from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1932. 

When they do become available, Génin's artworks inspire spirited bidding at international auction houses as values increase along with his stature in the art world. This gallery holds several works by Génin on this platform. Please feel free to make enquiries.

Dimensions with frame:

H 33 cm / 13"

W 38 cm / 15"

Dimensions without frame:

H 22 cm / 8.7"

W 27.5 cm / 10.8"

Free returns

Initiate returns within 7 days of receiving the item for a full refund. Learn more.

Wordwide shipping

We ship worldwide using established courier services such as DHL, FedEx and UPS. For most artworks and objects, a nominal flat rate is charged according to your location. Rates are available here. For larger and furniture items please contact us to obtain a shipping quote. Import duties and taxes may apply.

Visiting us

Our private showroom is located in London, SE16, near Canada Water Underground station. If you'd like to see a particular piece in person, please contact us to arrange a viewing appointment. In the case of high-value items, BIA may be able to convey them to your home to facilitate a viewing in your own space. This applies to London post codes only.