Ludo Cosma (1934 - 2013) FIGURATIVE OIL PAINTING FRANCIS BACON PORTRAIT

Description: Ludo Cosma (1934 - 2013) FIGURATIVE OIL PAINTING FRANCIS BACON PORTRAIT Ludo Cosma (1934 - 2013) FIGURATIVE OIL PAINTING FRANCIS BACON PORTRAIT Title: Best friend, 1967 Signature: signed lower right Provenance: Private collection - Paris Medium: Oil oncanvas, Size: 31 x 27 inches framed, 26x19 inches Condition: Good condition Ludo Cosma (1934 - 2013) Ludo Cosma (1934-2013) was a remarkable French figurative painter who left a lasting impact with his bold, emotionally charged, and raw imagery. He gained recognition for his unique style, characterized by painterly abstracted figures, often depicted in glass or steel geometrical cages against flat, nondescript backgrounds. Although Ludo started painting in his early 50s, he initially worked sporadically and with uncertainty until his mid-60s. Despite his talent, he led a varied life as a complex bon vivant, renowned gambler, and distinguished interior decorator and designer of furniture, rugs, and bathroom tiles. He later revealed that his artistic career was delayed because he spent considerable time searching for subject matter that could truly captivate his interest. In October 1971, Ludos life took a momentous turn when he met the acclaimed artist Francis Bacon during Bacons exhibition at the Grand Palais. This encounter marked the beginning of a deep friendship between the two artists. Bacon, considered Britains greatest living painter at the time, had reached the pinnacle of his career, and Ludos association with him had a profound influence on his artistic journey. Their friendship endured until Bacons death. Ludo also pursued formal art education, studying under Jean Even in Montparnasse for three years. From 1966 to 1986, he participated in the prestigious Salon de la Marine, showcasing his works to a wide audience. Subsequently, from 1988 to 1992, he exhibited at the Salon of French Artists, further solidifying his place within the art world. Throughout his career, Ludo Cosmas work remained distinctive and thought-provoking. His artistic vision, characterized by his exploration of human form and the emotional depth conveyed through his subjects, garnered admiration and intrigue. His participation in renowned exhibitions and his friendship with Francis Bacon added to the richness and complexity of his artistic journey. Ludos contributions to the art world continue to be celebrated, and his paintings serve as a testament to his talent, unique perspective, and unwavering pursuit of artistic expression. Museums holding Taylor Foundation, The Jesuit Chapel in Chaumont in Champagne, Facets Gallery in Boulogne-Billancourt, Yanischka Gallery in Paris, France with canvases Japan in Tokyo, Maisse salons and Garches, London, Marlborough New London Gallery, New York, Granville Gallery, Milan, Galleria Galatea. When one enters the world of pictorial Ludo, there is only one alternative: either we drown it, or else we leave quickly. _gsrx_vers_1680 (GS 9.8.3 (1680))

Price: 990 USD

Location: Helsinki

End Time: 2025-02-04T19:22:15.000Z

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