Willy Thiriar, Head Study Of A Woman

Willy Thiriar, Head Study Of A WomanA beautiful early 20th century drawing of a woman by French American painter and illustrator, Willy Thiriar (1889 1965). This is a fine work with a gentle touch and a true appreciation of the subtle details. Willy Thiriar lived in Brussels and worked during the early part of the 20th century. Alongside his paintings and drawings, he also created illustrations and posters for films. The drawing is signed in the lower right and held within a later

He was the son of talented engraver Charles Theodosius Heath (1785-1848) and brother of engravers Frederick Augustus Heath (1810-78) and Alfred Theodosius Heath (1812-96)

The painting is signed on the reverse

age-related wear and repairs

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 20” x 24” / 51cm x 61cmYear of creation: c

Artist’s auction highlight: £23

which is reminiscent of the post-impressionists

a river appears to extend out towards the coast - weaving its way through an undulant landscape

A beautiful oil on canvas depicting a picturesque riverside scene by Belgian painter

1950Provenance: USACondition: Very presentable overall with no issues

Is the narrative a direct consequence of his life as an outsider

As a ship passing through the billowy water

the artist Wilhelm Gdanietz (1893-1969) painted the Pesel as it was at that point in time