Dyf was famed for his impressionistic landscapes, still-lives, and portraits. His paintings had been exhibited throughout the world, with Shows in England, America, Canada, Germany and Algeria. Today he is considered one of the last of the true Impressionist artists. Dyf died in September 1985.
DIMENSIONS: (unframed) 60.96 cms x 71.12 cms /24.00 ins x 28.00 ins
SIGNATURE: Signed (lower right)
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas
Entirely self-taught, Marcel Dyf is considered to be one of the last of the true Impressionist artists. Influenced and inspired by the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists, in particular Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Dyf excelled in his ability to capture the light and atmosphere of his subjects.
Dyf exhibited at the major Salons in Paris throughout his career and achieved a great many awards for his vibrant Impressionistic paintings. Dyf’s fame spread beyond continental Europe to the United States and his work can be found in many important museums and private collections.
Private collection, US
Private collection, UK
We have built up a strong reputation for the quality of the paintings, drawings and sculpture that we curate, exhibit and sell. Our professional associations with bodies such as The British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) and the Association of Art & Antique Dealers (LAPADA) are as a result of our reputation for integrity, our wide knowledge of fine arts and the high quality of our stock. Our business standards and expertise are reviewed regularly to adhere vigorously with enforced Codes. Our memberships and commitment to its Code of Conducts, gives our buyers confidence when purchasing a work from us.
Condition reports and certificates of authenticity vary in their nature by artwork, for more information on your pieces of interest, please enquire with the gallery.
Artwork images
We take pride in the attention we give to our images of the artworks for purchase and invest in these to ensure outputs are aligned as closely as possible to the item in reality. We do not apply filters or modify images, we provide high quality images to reflect the high quality of our artworks.
Payment processing – You can be assured that payments are securely processed through Worldpay’s trusted payment gateway.
Shipping and packaging requirements are assessed per piece to ensure the most suitable protection for the artwork. Trinity House will therefore call following purchase to agree the recommendations and costs.
We offer the following services which we will be happy to discuss with you following your purchase, alternatively you can enquire for more information.
We offer insurance appraisals to protect your prised artwork and help you find the right cover and policy for you.
We are able to advise on framing and have access to every type and style to suit any artistic period or room setting.
The nature of the materials involved in a painting mean that on occasion some pieces are susceptible to movement and the effects of natural ageing. We are able to provide advice on practical measures to conserve the original condition of a piece and have relationships with restorers and framers to offer you a range of services to meet your needs.
Marcel Dyf’s real name was Marcel Dreyfus. He was born in Paris on October 1899. While he showed a talent for art at an early age, he began his adult life as an engineer. By the age of 23 years, he became a professional self-taught artist, setting up a studio in Arles in 1922. His career flourished as a landscape artist – painting views of the surrounding countryside. Much of Dyf’s influence and inspiration came from the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists; among his favourites was Pierre A. Renoir.
Soon his work began to attract attention from collectors and dealers and it was not long before he began exhibiting at the Salon des Artistes Français, Salon d’Automne and the Salon des Tuileries.
By 1935 Dyf had returned to Paris from the countryside and joined the Resistance based in Correze in World War II. Subsequently in 1950 he had set up a studio in Cannes. A few years later met a young girl by the name of Claudine. A 19-year-old at the time, some 36 years younger than Marcel, after posing for him for many years Claudine and Marcel married in 1965. They spent many years together, travelling the world in search of subject matter, spending each summer at their home in Brittany.
By this time Dyf was famed for his impressionistic landscapes, still-lives, and portraits. His paintings had been exhibited throughout the world, with Shows in England, America, Canada, Germany and Algeria. Today he is considered one of the last of the true Impressionist artists. Dyf died in September 1985.
