1940s Original Oil on Canvas, “Camilla” by Pal Fried Semi Nude

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This is an original oil on canvas by Pal Fried. It is 38" x 32" with the frame. Without the … Read more This is an original oil on canvas by Pal Fried. It is 38" x 32" with the frame. Without the frame the canvas is approximately 31 1/2" x 25" (hard to measure without taking it out of the frame). This painting is somewhat unusual in that Pal Fried normally did nudes and had more fame for that genre, however, now , because of the scarcity of the semi-clothed models this has increased the value of this type.

It is titled Camilla and is stunningly beautiful. There does appear to be some staining on the cloth matting of the frame.

Below is some information about the artist:
ARTIST: Born in Budapest, 1893 – 1976
Hungarian - American artist

Pal Fried studied at the Hungarian Academie under Professor Hugo Pohl and in Paris under Claude Monet and Lucien Simone. Under Pohl's influence, he executed many portraits, nudes and Oriental scenes in pastel. He was also greatly influenced by the French Impressionist School of Renoir and Degas. His works are listed in the Fine Arts Book. Fried's signature on his paintings was Fried Pal, last name first in the European manner. He is sometimes listed in auction catalogues and reference books erroneously under the letter "P".

While traveling in Spain and Africa, Pal Fried widened and enriched his palette, which gave him mastery of light and movement. After returning to Paris, Fried concentrated on portraiture in which he also became a recognized master. He exhibited his work in Müücsarnok in Budapest. In 1947, after WW II, he emigrated to America where he taught at the Academy of Arts in New York and developed his own unique style and technique. In the 1950's and 60's, Pal Fried gained popularity while living and painting in Hollywood. He made the rounds and often painted high society women and celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and the Gabor sisters. In New York, he painted portraits of Herbert Lehman (Governor and Senator from New York), Will Rogers and other notables.

Fried, an artist of the Hungarian school, worked with pastels and oil paints. He was known for being an important figure painter, and most often depicted beautiful young women, nudes, ballerinas, Parisian society women, western scenes, horse racing, and an occasional seascape. His artwork has gained much deserved recognition and notoriety and has become highly collectible. Many of his paintings hung in the famed Haussner Restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland.

Pal Fried died in New York City at his home, 1737 York Avenue, on March 6, 1976, at the age of 82. He died four days after the death of his beloved wife, Eva. See less