'A Day at the Rink' by Jean Monneret (circa 1970s)

'A Day at the Rink', ink and gouache on art paper by Jean Monneret (circa 1970s), a very endearing depiction of ice skating on a very cold wintery day. The artist produced outlines of the figures in motion using ink and filled them with vivid colours in gouache. A very lively scene with confident strokes renders the skaters' whirling tracks on ice along with their watery reflections. Completely charming and very collectible. Signed by the artist in the lower lefthand corner. In good vintage condition commensurate with age. The work is in its original characterful frame with new matting and glass. The frame has scratches, nicks and and an aged patina. Upon request a video of the piece will be provided. 

About the Artist: Jean Monneret (Born 1922) is originally from the Burgundy region of France. He is a graduate of the prestigious French National School of Fine Arts in Paris and Lille. He was also a professor at the Ecole Nationale des Arts Appliqués et des Métiers d'Art in Paris from 1974 - 1988. His artwork is figurative often with graphic expressive black contours in the style of Bernard Buffet. An important presence in most of the French painting 'salons' he was elected president of the Salon des Independents between 1977 to 2001. Monneret is also the founding president of the Federation of Historical Salons of the Grand Palais. A retrospective of his works from 1943 to 1997 was sponsored by the Salon des Independants at the Eiffel-Branly gallery. His artworks are widely collected both privately and publicly. They appear in the French State Collection of the city of Paris, in the Art Museum of Lille and in the museum of the French Navy. His private works are held in France, the United States, Great Britain, Japan and in Germany. 

Dimensions with frame:

H 47 cm / 18.5"

W 64 cm / 25.2"

Dimensions without frame:

H 32 cm / 12.6"

W 47.5 cm / 18.7"