Charles Tcherniawsky (1900–1976)
At the Port
etching on paper, 14 x 13.7 cm (plate impression)
inscribed lower left: Epreuve d'artiste 2/5; signed lower right: C. Tchenriawsky
Around 1920, he emigrated from what is now Belarus and settled permanently in Paris. There, he joined the international artistic community known as the École de Paris. He painted primarily in the Post-Impressionist and Expressionist styles. His work was dominated by portraits, still lifes, cityscapes, interiors, and seascapes. He was a very active participant in Parisian artistic life. He regularly exhibited his works at prestigious salons, including the Salon d’Automne and the Salon des Indépendants. He also had numerous solo exhibitions at well-known Parisian galleries, such as “La Licorne,” “Quatre-Chemins,” and “Zak.” His works are included, among others, in the prestigious state collection at the National Museum of Modern Art (Centre Pompidou) in Paris.
