Fred Pailhès (1902-1991) "The Fisherman" Oil on panel signed

Fred Pailhès (1902-1991) was a French painter from Le Havre, known for his port scenes and especially for his portraits of sailors, fishermen, and popular characters. His work is characterised by expressive painting, generous texture, and particular attention to the faces and figures of everyday life. A very beautiful bust portrait of a fisherman, depicted with his cap and white beard. Oil on panel signed F. Pailhès at the bottom left. The face is particularly expressive, treated in a palette of greys, browns, and ochres, with a beautiful pictorial texture. The subject is quite characteristic of the artist's universe. The painting is presented in an important gilded frame with sculpted decoration, which particularly enhances the work. Dimensions of the artwork: 36 × 28 cm. Dimensions with frame: 51 × 43 cm.