Camille Bryen Art
French, 1907-1977
Camille Bryen, pseudonym of Camille Briand, was born in Nantes on 17 September 1907.
He was a member of the Nouvelle École de Paris and belonged to the currents of lyrical abstraction and tachism. In the years 1925-1927, Camille Briand was part of the Nantes bohemian scene, using the pseudonym "Aristide", no doubt in allusion to his illustrious namesake, also of Nantes origin. He appeared on the cover of the Revue nantaise in April 1927, portrayed by Henri Bouyer, with the comment: "Type nantais, le Bohème Aristide".
In the years 1925-1927, Camille Briand was part of the Nantes bohemian scene, using the pseudonym "Aristide", no doubt in allusion to his illustrious namesake, also of Nantes origin. He appeared on the cover of the Revue nantaise in April 1927, portrayed by Henri Bouyer, with the comment: "Type nantais, le Bohème Aristide".In 1948, he organised the first exhibition of "lyrical abstraction" in which Hans Hartung, Wols, Gérard Schneider and Georges Mathieu took part. He then turned to engraving and, in 1949, oil painting. In 1950, he published Héréphile and then turned away from literature to devote himself entirely to painting and engraving.
From the 1950s onwards, Bryen regularly held solo exhibitions in France and abroad and took part in numerous salons, biennials and group exhibitions. In his work, always free of allusion, the discreet fields of colour, structured by fine sprays, create a poetic climate that ensures its originality.
He died in Paris on 8 May 1977.
As a tribute to Bryen, a stamp reproducing one of his works, Précambrien, was issued by the French Post Office on 14 September 1987 (value 5 francs).
Bryen was one of the painters included in the exhibition "L'envolée lyrique, Paris 1945-1956" presented in Paris at the Musée du Luxembourg in 2006.to
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Artist: Camille Bryen
Abstract landscape - Original Etching, Signed
By Camille Bryen
Located in Paris, IDF
Camille BRYEN
Abstract Landscape, 1956
Original Etching
Signed in pencil
On paper Van Gelder Zonen 22 x 16.5 cm (c. 8.5 x 6.5 in)
INFORMATION : Printed in the ateliers Priester Frè...
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1950s Modern Camille Bryen Art
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Surrealist Composition with Leg and Arm
By Camille Bryen
Located in London, GB
CAMILLE BRYEN 1907-1977 [CAMILLE BRIAND]
Nantes 1907 – 1977 Paris (French)
Title: Surrealist Composition with Leg and Arm, ca 1935
Technique: Original Signed Graphite Drawing...
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1930s Surrealist Camille Bryen Art
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Abstract House - Original Etching, Signed
By Camille Bryen
Located in Paris, IDF
Camille BRYEN
Abstract House, 1956
Original Etching
Signed in pencil
On paper Van Gelder Zonen 22 x 16.5 cm (c. 8.5 x 6.5 in)
INFORMATION : Printed in the...
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Composition, Feuilles éparses, Camille Bryen
By Camille Bryen
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Etching on vélin cuve de Rives paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Feuilles éparses, 1965. Published and printed by Louis B...
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Letter by Camille Bryen to Nesto Jacometti - Mid-20th Century
By Camille Bryen
Located in Roma, IT
Letter written by Camille Bryen to Nesto Jacometti, with no date (most probably 1950s or early 1960s) and is written in French.
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1960s Modern Camille Bryen Art
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Paper, Ink
Letter by Camille Bryen to Nesto Iacometti - 1960
By Camille Bryen
Located in Roma, IT
The letter describes the note of a payment related to the sale of one of Bryen's paintings.
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No title
By Camille Bryen
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph
Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 38/50
Catalog : Loyer 136
69.00 cm. x 45.00 cm. 27.17 in. x 17.72 in. (paper)
52.00 cm. x 38.00 cm. 20.47 in. x 14.96 in....
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1960s Abstract Camille Bryen Art
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Lithograph
No title
By Camille Bryen
Located in Paris, FR
Engraving
Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 31/50
66.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 25.98 in. x 19.69 in. (paper)
39.00 cm. x 29.50 cm. 15.35 in. x 11.61 in. (image)
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1970s Abstract Camille Bryen Art
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Night Dreaming - Original Etching, Signed
By Camille Bryen
Located in Paris, IDF
Camille BRYEN
Night Dreaming, 1956
Original Etching
Signed in pencil
On paper Van Gelder Zonen 22 x 16.5 cm (c. 8.5 x 6.5 in)
INFORMATION : Printed in the...
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Homage to Hans Arp
By Camille Bryen
Located in Paris, FR
Etching, 1967
Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 56/100
Publisher : Galerie Im Erker St. Gallen
22.50 cm. x 17.50 cm. 8.86 in. x 6.89 in. (paper)
22.50 cm. x 17.50 cm...
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Surrealist composition with Arm (Graphite)
By Camille Bryen
Located in London, GB
CAMILLE BRYEN 1907-1977 [CAMILLE BRIAND]
Nantes 1907 – 1977 Paris (French)
Title: Surrealist composition with Arm (Graphite), circa 1935
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Surrealist composition with Arm (Ink)
By Camille Bryen
Located in London, GB
CAMILLE BRYEN 1907-1977 [CAMILLE BRIAND]
Nantes 1907 – 1977 Paris (French)
Title: Surrealist composition with Arm (Ink), circa 1935
Techn...
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