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Marcel GromaireThe Weight Lifter (L'Homme aux halteres)1926
1926
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The work is signed on the lower right by Gromaire. One of Gromaire's favorite subjects were men "of the people,” whether they worked in the fields or at sea, were construction workers or (as in the present drawing) weightlifters.
This important drawing is a study for Gromaire's painting "L’Homme aux haltères" (The Weightlifter) (formerly in the Girardin collection, now in the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris), a painting that was shown in a major exhibition entitled "Marcel Gromaire" at the Musée National d’Art Moderne, Paris, 1963 (no. 27), and was also reproduced in another important catalogue, "Marcel Gromaire", Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, 1980 (no. 82). In this same 1980 exhibition, there was a sketchier drawing of the same subject (no. 89). Most recently, the painting was exhibited in 2020 in a show on Gromaire at the Musée de la Piscine de Roubaix, which reinforces the importance of the present drawing.
For more information on Gromaire, please visit our website - R.S. Johnson Fine Art, Chicago.
- Creator:Marcel Gromaire (1892 - 1971, French)
- Creation Year:1926
- Dimensions:Height: 13.88 in (35.26 cm)Width: 17.38 in (44.15 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3653993633
Marcel Gromaire
Marcel Gromaire (1892-1971) was a prominent French painter known for his powerful and distinctive style, characterized by robust forms, bold colors, and a sense of social realism. Born in Noyelles-sur-Sambre, France, Gromaire studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His early works were influenced by Cubism and Fauvism, but he later developed a unique approach that emphasized monumental figures and scenes depicting the struggles of everyday life, particularly of the working class. Gromaire's paintings often conveyed a sense of social commentary and empathy, portraying themes of labor, war, and human resilience. His use of strong outlines and simplified forms gave his compositions a dramatic and expressive quality. Gromaire's art gained recognition in the interwar period, and he continued to produce significant works throughout his career. His paintings are held in major museums and collections internationally, reflecting his enduring impact on the development of modern art in France. Marcel Gromaire passed away in Paris in 1971, leaving behind a legacy of powerful and socially engaged artwork.
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