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Soft Sunlight Market 1990s

Artist:  Claude Dambreville       More by this artist

Category:  Paintings - Rare and Collectible       More in this category

Medium:  Acrylic on Canvas

Description:
Sublime example of Dambrevilles white linen markets subtle brush strokes and splendid detail. Very difficult to find these impressive works. Men and women are depicted in crisp white linen as the dance of the market glistens under bright sunlight Claude Dambreville was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, December 17, 1934. He is renowned for using flat colors, "strong light and deep shadows" particularly to depict his favorite subject - women of the markets. He is not satisfied to reproduce his models realistically so much as to capture the expressive line and form which gives these figures their essential character. He has a unique ability to use these techniques to show the strength, the dignity, and the grace of his subjects. Claude is also a journalist and a writer, and in the period 1956-1968 he was Director of the radio station Radio-Tropiques. He is the author of over 100 stories and articles, and of the novel "Coup de Tonnere." He co-authored the novel "LAmerique Saigne" with Franck Etienne. Dambreville has had one man shows thoughout Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the U.S., and his paintings are sought after by knowledgable collectors. He was sponsored by President and Mrs. Mitterand in shows at Paris and in Nime in 1991. His collectors include - aside from the Mitterands - Pierre Cardin and Denzel Washington, among many others. Beautiful heavy frame that perfectly suits the painting.

Year:  1990s

Length:  30
Width:  40
Height:  N/A

Price: $4875.00

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