Marcel FALTER (1886-1966). - Lot 392

Marcel FALTER (1886-1966). "Horse and rider". Oil on canvas. Signed lower left. Dimensions: 60 x 73 cm. Born in Dieuze in 1886, he studied at the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs in Strasbourg and Münich. This animal painter and poster artist made his debut at the Salon des Indépendants in 1914 and at the Salon y'a d'Automne in 1923. He was a member of the Groupe des Douze in 1932. He painted animals and circus scenes extensively. His work is on display at the Musée de Luxembourg and the Musée de Strasbourg. Bibl.: Harcos "Peintres et graveurs lorrains" (Lorraine painters and engravers) Pierre BRASME "La Moselle et ses artistes" Ed. Serpenoise 2002 Source: Art Lorrain. Art Lorrain consultant: Mr. Robert Leterrier