Bernard Lamotte (French, 1903-1983). Le Bateau-Lavoir. Oil on canvas. 32 x 39-1/2 inches (81.3 x 100.3 cm). Signed lower...

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Bernard Lamotte (French, 1903-1983)
Le Bateau-Lavoir
Oil on canvas
32 x 39-1/2 inches (81.3 x 100.3 cm)
Signed lower left: Bernard Lamotte
Initialed and titled on the reverse: Bateau Lavoir / BL

PROVENANCE:
Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc., New York;
David S. Ramus Ltd., Atlanta, Georgia;
Private collection, Japan.

Le Bateau-Lavoir (The Boat Wash-house) is the nickname for a building in the Montmartre district of Paris. It was famous as the residence of many early 20th century artists such as Pablo Picasso, Juan Gris and Georges Braque. The building was quite old and not very sturdy: on stormy days it swayed and creaked like the washing-boats on the nearby Seine. A fire destroyed most of the building in 1970 but it was rebuilt in 1978.

More information about Bernard Lamotte. See also: Lamotte, Bernard Artist.

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