Francine Holley (1919-2020)
Abstract composition... Lot 124
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Francine Holley (1919-2020)
Abstract composition [similar to the Totem trois clefs series] circa 1969 Gouache on paper signed lower right 28 x 12.5 cm Bibliography: PERSIN (Patrick-Gilles) & SFINTESCO (Alice). Francine Holley Trasenster, du figuratif à l'abstrait, catalog of works from 1936 to 2002. Paris, Art inprogress, 2007. Reproduced on page 232.
Francine Holley, French painter, began her artistic career in 1937 at Mathilde Monceau's studio. Her training continued at the Académie des Beaux-Arts de Liège, under the tutelage of Robert Crommelynck, during which time she developed a marked interest in the works of painters Manessier, Bazaine, Tal Coat and Marchand. Moving to Paris, Francine Holley joined André Lhote's studio, where she rubbed shoulders with major art figures such as Fernand Léger, Jean Deswane and Edgar Pillet. Léger's influence on her work proved crucial: her painting, which remained figurative, gradually evolved towards an assertive geometry and vibrant colors. From 1950, Francine Holley began a significant turn towards abstraction. Her compositions are characterized by the use of flat geometric forms, with clean lines and colors juxtaposed without gradation. Around 1955, his work took on a new dimension, with a drawing that became more complex. Lines became more amplified, shapes thickened and she diversified the materials she used, experimenting with gouache, collage, pastels and inks on wet paper. In the 60s, Francine Holley showed a growing interest in sculpture, creating a series of drawings and maquettes she called "Totems". The 70s saw Francine Holley take a pictorial approach to music. Her lines and drawings became more abstract, colors calmer and more nuanced, revealing a deeper, inner reflection through her art.
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