Georges Estrel Rasetti[1] (25 May 1889 – 6 November 1957), who sometimes signed his paintings as Estrel, was a French painter and sculptor. He was the son of painter and ceramicist, Georges Joseph Rasetti (1851 – 1938).[2]
Georges Rasetti | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 May 1889 Paris, France |
| Died | 6 November 1957 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | French |
| Citizenship | French |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Parent(s) | Father: Georges Joseph Rasetti; Mother: Céline Alexandrone Constance Chaudet |
Biography
editGeorges Estrel Rasetti's work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.[3] His painting was an oil on canvas painting called Cross-country that was 80 x 117 cm.[4]
This international multi-sport event was celebrated from 28 July to 12 August 1928. In addition to sports, the Olympic Games at that time also included art competitions in five categories: architecture, painting, sculpture, literature, and poetry.[5]
In addition, Rasetti participated in the painting event in the art competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[6]
Personal life
editGeorges Estrel Rasetti was the son of painter and ceramicist, Georges Joseph Rasetti (1851 - 1938).[7] His mother, wife of Georges Joseph Rasetti, was Céline Constance Alexandrone Chaudet (15 April 1863 – 5 May 1941).[8]
Céline Chaudet's brother, Georges Alfred Chaudet, was a painter, photographer and art dealer for Paul Gauguin.[9] Georges Chaudet died in 1899.[10] Georges Chaudet was a member of the Société des Artistes Français, with whom he exhibited.[11] Georges Chaudet met Gauguin in the Breton village of Douarnenez, in Brittany, France, and became Gauguin's friend and art dealer until Chaudet's death.[12]
References
edit- ^ Leighton Fine Art - Georges Rasetti
- ^ "Ancestry Website, Listing and related genealogical documents for Georges Estrel Rasetti". Ancestry.com.
- ^ "La Gazette Druout, Lot Listing for sale of the painting".
- ^ "La Gazette Druout, Lot listing for sale of painting".
- ^ "Olympedia Website, Art Competitions at the 1928 Summer Olympics".
- ^ "Olympedia, 1924 Summer Olympics".
- ^ "Ancestry Website, Listing and related genealogical documents for Georges Estrel Rasetti". Ancestry.com.
- ^ "Ancestry Website, Listing for Celine Alexandrone Constance Chaudet". Ancestry.com.
- ^ "Chaudet, Georges", in: Gérard Schurr (dir.), The Little Masters of Painting, Les éditions de l'Amateur, 2014, p. 238.
- ^ "Ancestry website, Genealogical listing for Georges Alfred Chaudet". Ancestry.com.
- ^ "Chaudet, Georges", in: Gérard Schurr (dir.), The Little Masters of Painting, Les éditions de l'Amateur, 2014, p. 238.
- ^ "Chaudet, Georges", in: Gérard Schurr (dir.), The Little Masters of Painting, Les éditions de l'Amateur, 2014, p. 238.
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