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Victor Di Gesu

American

Victor di Gesu first attended the Chouinard Art School before moving to Paris, where he studied with André Lhote at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière. He subsequently attended the Escuela de Bellas Artes in Barcelona before furthering his studies in Italy. Returning to California, he worked with a variety of artists, including F. Tolles Chamberlain and Maynard Jepson. An intuitive colorist, Di Gesu’s classical training and scientific research into color theory helped him create vivid yet harmonious works which, while reminiscent of Matisse and Gauguin, retained a verve and spontaneity that was uniquely his own. A prolific artist, Di Gesu was the recipient of numerous medals and juried awards, both in the United States and France. He was the winner of the Prix Othon Friesz Prize. He exhibited widely and with success, including at the Louvre Museum and the Exposition des Artistes Etrangeres in Paris, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

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'Woman Wearing Mantilla', Paris, Louvre, Académie Chaumière, Carmel, California
By Victor Di Gesu
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right 'Di Gesu' for Victor di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and painted circa 1958. A substantial oil a young woman, (possibly Victor's wife, the artist, Janet Ament), sho...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Victor Di Gesu

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Oil, Canvas

'Flamenco Dancer', Paris, Louvre, Académie Chaumière, Grand Palais, LACMA, SFAA
By Victor Di Gesu
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Partial signature, lower right, 'Di Gesu' for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and stamped verso with Certification of Authenticity Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Ge...
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1960s Post-Impressionist Victor Di Gesu

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Oil, Paper

'Seated Nude with Flowers' Paris, Louvre, Académie Chaumière, SFAA, LACMA
By Victor Di Gesu
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Accompanied by certificate of authenticity for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and painted circa 1955. Additional painting, verso, with old inscription by the artist's wife, Jan...
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1940s Post-Impressionist Victor Di Gesu

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Masonite, Oil

'Woman Seated', Paris, Louvre, Grand Palais, Académie Chaumière, LACMA, SFAA
By Victor Di Gesu
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Stamped verso with estate stamp for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and painted circa 1965. A bold, Post-Impressionist figural oil of a young woman, shown seated on a bench wi...
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1960s Post-Impressionist Victor Di Gesu

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Paper, Oil

'The Green Hat' Louvre, LACMA, Académie Chaumière, California Post-Impressionist
By Victor Di Gesu
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left "Di Gesu" for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and dated 1954. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los Angeles Art Center and the Chouinard Art School before moving to Paris where he studied with Andre L’Hote...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Victor Di Gesu

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Oil, Paper

'Reclining Nude' Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, Académie Chaumière, LACMA, SFAA
By Victor Di Gesu
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Stamped, verso, with estate stamp for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and created circa 1955. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los Angeles Art...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Victor Di Gesu

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Paper, Graphite

'Reclining Nude', Paris, Louvre, Académie Chaumière, LACMA, SFAA, California
By Victor Di Gesu
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Painted circa 1955 by Victor Di Gesu, (American, 1914-1988) and stamped verso with Victor Di Gesu Estate stamp. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Lo...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Victor Di Gesu

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Oil, Paper

'Woman Smoking a Pipe', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne et Chaumière, LACMA, SFAA
By Victor Di Gesu
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Stamped, verso, with estate stamp for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and created circa 1955. A cabinet-sized, Post-Impressionist figural drawing of a young woman smoking a pip...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Victor Di Gesu

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Graphite, Paper

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