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On the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, Pierre Frey is honoring the remarkable achievements of designer Jane Lévy

 

 

Born in Paris in 1894, Jane Lévy demonstrated her exceptional talent for drawing at an early age. At 18, she enrolled in the Ecole des Arts-Décoratifs, where she further honed her skills in various painting techniques. A prolific figure, she showcased her artwork at prestigious exhibitions such as the Salons des Indépendants, d'Automne, and des Tuileries. 

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In addition to her accomplishments as a painter, Lévy gained renown for her contributions to ceramics. She served as an assistant decorator at the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, with some of her notable pieces still housed at the Cité de la Céramique de Sèvres and the Mobilier National. 

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Simultaneously, Lévy delved into rug design for the Manufacture Braquenié, operating out of the "Décoration Moderne" workshop on rue Tournefort in Paris. Records suggest her creations date back to approximately 1922. 

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Preserved in the heritage collection of Maison Pierre Frey, eight preparatory gouaches and samples from this period offer a glimpse into her artistic sensibility, characterized by swirling shapes and vibrant hues. 

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Tragically, Lévy's career was cut short during World War II. As a Jewish woman, she was arrested in 1942, detained in Drancy, and subsequently deported to Auschwitz the following year. Lévy's legacy endures through her vibrant, geometric designs, evocative of stained-glass artistry. 

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The CARROUSEL rug from the PARADE collection pays homage to Lévy, showcasing her dynamic, abstract compositions and underscoring her significant contribution to the artistic milieu of the 1920s.