Lot n° 85
Estimation :
100 - 200
EUR
Jacques VILLON (1875-1963). - Lot 85
Jacques VILLON (1875-1963).
Around La Brunié. 1959.
Original etching. Signed in the lower right margin.
Size : 26 x 51 cm.
Sheet size : 37 x 55 cm.
Jacques Villon , born Gaston Émile Duchamp on July 31, 1875 in Damville, Normandy, was a renowned French painter and engraver, known for his contributions to the Cubist movement. He died on June 9, 1963 in Puteaux, near Paris.
Villon's artistic career began in the mid-1890s, and he became particularly renowned for his work as an engraver, although he also produced important oil paintings. His style evolved over time, moving from cubism to more realistic and abstract forms.
One of his outstanding works is "The Philosopher", created in created in 1930, which highlights his unique approach to form and color.
Coming from a wealthy, art-loving family, Villon probably influenced his artistic development. He moved to Montmartre with his brother Raymond, where he immersed himself in the artistic dynamism.
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