Roger MARAGE (1922-2012). - Lot 371

Roger MARAGE (1922-2012). "La Colline de MOUSSON" 1956. Etching. Numbered lower left 87/120. Signed lower right in the margin. Size: 30 x 40cm Roger Marage was a French painter and printmaker, born on July 5, 1922 in Pont-à-Mousson, Meurthe-et-Moselle, and died on June 21, 2012 in Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, Morbihan. Marage is renowned for his engravings and prints, which have often paid homage to his hometown. His work is distinguished by a technical mastery and artistic sensibility that have earned him a solid reputation in the art world. He has been described as one of the greatest engravers of his time, and his work has been widely exhibited and appreciated. In memory of Roger Marage, a prize was created by his wife, Chantal Marage, to reward a figurative artist. The award recognizes the lasting impact of his work on the contemporary art scene and his commitment to figurative art. Consultant : Mr. Robert Leterrier