[MODERN ART] “Au Hammam “ 1959 Paris Male Bathhouse Oil Painting by ETTINGER, Stephen

"Au Hammam"/ Signed "Ettinger, 1959"

Men's bathhouse scene.

Oil painting on repurposed sign canvas (light weave cotton), 36 x 29 inches, signed by the artist upper left; portion of hand painted sign lettering remains on back; makeshift frame with artist's name and Paris address and an intriguing printed label — EXPRESSIONNISTES.

Painting is in need of restoration and re-stretching, in as found condition— separating from the frame, nails rusted, edges worn, some soiling, etc. Glad to send more images if needed.

Stephen Ettinger, 1924-2002, was an American who spent some time in France in the 1950's, before settling into a career teaching in a NYC private school. He earned a B.A. from the New School for Social Research, New York, and an M.S.A. from the École des Arts Décoratifs, Paris.

A figural painting with strong abstract expressionist influences and a palette reminiscent of early Richard Diebenkorn. Written on the frame is Au Hammam, or Turkish baths, and a Rue du Dragon address, 6th arrondissement--an area known for its diverse community of artists, philosophers, and North African dissidents during the Algerian War. It was also home to a progressive bookstore/gallery, The Dragon Gallery, known for exhibiting Giacometti, Matta, Dubuffet and many other important artists.

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