Francois Gall

French (1912-1987)

Born to Hungarian parents in 1912, artist Francois Gall’s initial studies were at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Rome. Gall moved to Paris in 1936, and studied at the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts. He exhibited extensively at Le Salon des Artistes Francais, where he obtained a number of awards for his works, as well as at private galleries throughout Paris, London and New York. Gall became a French citizen in 1949, and was well-received as an artist in his new country. He was awarded the Francis Smith prize at the Palais Galliera in 1963.

Gall specialized in Parisian scenes, often painting young people, especially women, in cafes, parks and in the streets throughout the city. His work was influenced by the Impressionists and their plein air approach to painting.