Duaiv (Born 1952) French/American, "Voiles Dante" Oil on Canvas. Depicting boats in the ocean with their reflections in the water, a blue sky with little clouds. Signed in the lower right. Signed on the back and titled "Voiles Dante" 

Overall Size: 21 1/2 x 24 1/2 in.
Sight Size: 10 x 13 in.

Duaiv, a celebrated French/American artist known for his vibrant, impressionistic paintings, often depicting landscapes, seascapes and abstract compositions. He was a prodigy of both art and music, completing degrees from both the Conservatory of Music and the School of Fine Arts in Paris. There he met and married Magella, a classical ballet dancer, with whom he has two daughters. Duaiv’s artwork is characterized by bold, colorful brushstrokes and a sense of joyful spontaneity, drawing inspiration from his travels and deep connection to nature. His style has garnered international acclaim, his pieces exhibited in galleries across the United States, Europe, and Asia. 

Although a successful visual artist, Duaiv didn’t neglec his interest in music. He managed to develop his talents in parallel careers with equal vigor, giving performances as a cellist at venues such as the Maison de l’Amerique Latine, Hotel Hermitage in Monaco and the Chapelle de la Misericorde in Vallauris. Duaiv has attained his greatest artistic success since the beginning of the 20th Century, with numerous solo exhibitions in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, and the United States.  He received the award “Greci Marino” from the International Academician, the European Foundation Prize, and the Commander of the Order of the Star of Europe. He continues to produce highly sought-after works that are found in public, private, and corporate collections around the world.