Pierre Amoyal

Pierre Amoyal (born 1949, Paris), French violinist. Original, vintage, pen and ink, "on-the-spot" illustration by George 'Georges' Krishizki. The hand drawn illustration has been signed by Amoyal and additionally signed, dated and titled by Krishizki: "Georges / 1985 / Pierre Amoyal playing Sonata No 1 in D minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 75 by Saint-Saens / Carnegie Hall, March 15, 1985."

He is the artistic director at the Academie de Lausanne. In 2002, he founded the Camerata de Lausanne, a string orchestra. He was made a Chevalier of Arts and Letters in 1985 and promoted to Chevalier de l'Ordre National de Mérite in 1995.

George 'Georges' Krishizki (March 22, 1924 – December 20, 2001), Russian-Polish-American illustrator who came to the U.S. in 1949. While he earned acclaim for his renderings of the city’s architectural landmarks, it was his on-the-spot drawings of musicians in performance that attracted an especially appreciative audience. In a 1973 article published in conjunction with two simultaneous exhibitions, Georges explained the genesis of his long-running engagement with the concert hall: “I’ve always enjoyed going to concerts, and one day I decided it would be fun to combine my interests in music and art and make sketches of musicians during performances.”  Indeed, the most remarkable feature of Georges’ oeuvre, apart from the astounding range of performers who gladly expressed their approval and appreciation by signing, is the skill with which the drawings are accomplished.

This original pen and ink illustration, measuring approximately 9 x 12, on heavy-weight sketch paper, is in fine condition with some light overall toning. Its verso is blank and clean.