This charming mid-20th-century portrait by Belgian artist René Choprix (1888-1972) depicts a girl with a doll. It’s a sensitive portrayal and it’s probably his granddaughter.

Choprix is primarily known for his work during the Art Deco period, stylish, angular, blocky figure compositions. But later in his career, his works became somewhat quieter. It’s easy to imagine a doting grandfather producing this gentle image.

Choprix studied at the Académie des Beaux-Arts, Brussels.

Signed, dated, framed and glazed.

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Medium: Pastel on paper
Overall size: 23½” x 34½” / 60cm x 87cm
Year of creation: 1958
Condition: Artwork presents well. A little creased.
Artist’s auction highlight: £2,398 achieved for an oil painting in 2006 (Christie’s).
Our reference: BRV1178