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Jacques Madyol, Nomade, Portrait
A sensitive depiction of a Romani woman wearing a beautiful red dress and patterned headscarf. The artist, Jacques Madyol (1874-1950), has captured a complex expression that suggests a thousand stories.
Madyol became fascinated by the Romani people residing in France during the late 1930s/early 1940s. During this period, he painted numerous portraits of women dressed in traditional attire and also occasional group scenes romanticising the Romani way of life. In one such scene, ”Vie nomade”, a mother is cooking for her daughter and granddaughter around an open fire. Behind them, the hills roll on endlessly with picturesque villages cut into the landscape.
It’s interesting to consider why he did this as the reality was entirely different for these persecuted communities. In the 1940s, itinerant Romani people (referred to as ‘nomads’ or ‘gypsies’) were often held within internment camps by either the French or German authorities. At the time, the French believed that 'nomads' should be brought into society forcibly. Whereas the Germans were interring them as the first step towards genocide.
In this portrait, Jacques Madyol suggests a depth that extends beyond the aesthetic alone. There’s an inner steel to her character - a sense of defiance and cultural pride. Yet somehow this is tempered with sorrow and her eyes seem to catch our conscience.
Madyol studied at the Brussels Academy of Fine Arts and was well-known for his portraiture. Two of his portraits, of King Albert I and Queen Elizabeth, are currently in the collection at the Musee de l’Armee in Belgium.
The painting is housed within a decorative foliate frame and signed in the lower right.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 29” x 34” / 74cm x 86cm
Year of creation: c. 1940
Provenance: Belgium
Condition: Very presentable with areas of light craquelure. Frame with a few minor losses and age-related wear.
Artist’s auction highlight: £7,140 achieved for ‘La Grand Place, Bruxelles’ at an auction in Belgium in 1992. Brave Fine Art is a boutique art dealership based in the picturesque Malvern Hills, England. Established in 2017, our clients include private collectors and interiors designers throughout the UK, USA and Canada.
We tend to focus on decorative art that captures the imagination - from monumental 17th-century portraits through to characterful vintage landscapes. Every piece in the collection has an interesting story to tell and we work hard to discover the hidden history behind each one.
You may have seen us mentioned in popular magazines such as Vogue, Livingetc and Homes & Gardens. It’s always exciting to spot a piece we recognise in a beautiful home or place of work.
Do feel free to contact us as we’re always happy to share further information. We also offer a finding service if you’re working on a project for a client or need that special piece for your home.
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Tel : 01684 304487
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Madyol became fascinated by the Romani people residing in France during the late 1930s/early 1940s. During this period, he painted numerous portraits of women dressed in traditional attire and also occasional group scenes romanticising the Romani way of life. In one such scene, ”Vie nomade”, a mother is cooking for her daughter and granddaughter around an open fire. Behind them, the hills roll on endlessly with picturesque villages cut into the landscape.
It’s interesting to consider why he did this as the reality was entirely different for these persecuted communities. In the 1940s, itinerant Romani people (referred to as ‘nomads’ or ‘gypsies’) were often held within internment camps by either the French or German authorities. At the time, the French believed that 'nomads' should be brought into society forcibly. Whereas the Germans were interring them as the first step towards genocide.
In this portrait, Jacques Madyol suggests a depth that extends beyond the aesthetic alone. There’s an inner steel to her character - a sense of defiance and cultural pride. Yet somehow this is tempered with sorrow and her eyes seem to catch our conscience.
Madyol studied at the Brussels Academy of Fine Arts and was well-known for his portraiture. Two of his portraits, of King Albert I and Queen Elizabeth, are currently in the collection at the Musee de l’Armee in Belgium.
The painting is housed within a decorative foliate frame and signed in the lower right.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 29” x 34” / 74cm x 86cm
Year of creation: c. 1940
Provenance: Belgium
Condition: Very presentable with areas of light craquelure. Frame with a few minor losses and age-related wear.
Artist’s auction highlight: £7,140 achieved for ‘La Grand Place, Bruxelles’ at an auction in Belgium in 1992. Brave Fine Art is a boutique art dealership based in the picturesque Malvern Hills, England. Established in 2017, our clients include private collectors and interiors designers throughout the UK, USA and Canada.
We tend to focus on decorative art that captures the imagination - from monumental 17th-century portraits through to characterful vintage landscapes. Every piece in the collection has an interesting story to tell and we work hard to discover the hidden history behind each one.
You may have seen us mentioned in popular magazines such as Vogue, Livingetc and Homes & Gardens. It’s always exciting to spot a piece we recognise in a beautiful home or place of work.
Do feel free to contact us as we’re always happy to share further information. We also offer a finding service if you’re working on a project for a client or need that special piece for your home.
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Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date c. 1940
1940s Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin Belgian
Item code as951a314
Status Sold
£1295.00 
$1669.26 
€1554.78 
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Please be assured that we inspect every painting, drawing or print to check for issues relating to its condition during its time here with us. When we notice a fault or potential problem, we will note this down on the item's condition report, which can be found within each listing. We take various steps to ensure that your artwork will stand the test of time but we're unable to offer any warranties or guarantees as we're just one custodian in a potentially long line of previous owners.
Our inspections include a check for any signs of woodworm, historic or otherwise, as this is not unusual in antique frames or stretchers. If we discover any small holes, we treat the wood with a solution which states that "its deep penetration ensures effective protection for many years and prevents re-infestation". With this in mind, it's very unlikely that any future issues will occur, especially given that the wood may also have been treated by previous owners. However, as mentioned above, we are unable to provide any warranties or guarantees - just be assured that we care.
Also, many of the paintings include hanging equipment, namely wire or string. Sometimes this is already present when we purchase an item so we check to see if it's been attached correctly. However, we can't test the durability of this equipment as many of the paintings are sold quickly. So please do seek any advice if you're unsure how to hang your paintings correctly, especially if they're heavy, and do check on them from time to time.
If you have any questions at all, please just ask.
Our inspections include a check for any signs of woodworm, historic or otherwise, as this is not unusual in antique frames or stretchers. If we discover any small holes, we treat the wood with a solution which states that "its deep penetration ensures effective protection for many years and prevents re-infestation". With this in mind, it's very unlikely that any future issues will occur, especially given that the wood may also have been treated by previous owners. However, as mentioned above, we are unable to provide any warranties or guarantees - just be assured that we care.
Also, many of the paintings include hanging equipment, namely wire or string. Sometimes this is already present when we purchase an item so we check to see if it's been attached correctly. However, we can't test the durability of this equipment as many of the paintings are sold quickly. So please do seek any advice if you're unsure how to hang your paintings correctly, especially if they're heavy, and do check on them from time to time.
If you have any questions at all, please just ask.
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Brave Fine Art
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Birmingham
England, UK
Tel : 01684 304487
Non UK callers : +44 1684 304487
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