Claude Benard was born in Cholet in 1926, but shortly afterward, his family moved to Angoulême (1928), where he was to live until his death in 2016. Benard studied at the École des beaux-arts in Paris and also in the studios of Cheyssial and Fougerat. At the age of 21, he began exhibiting at the Salon des Artistes Français. After some time spent traveling to broaden his artistic experience, he returned to his hometown to continue painting professionally. He became a professor at the Ecole des beaux-arts in Angoulême from 1957–80. Benard exhibited with numerous prestigious institutions throughout France and abroad, including the Salon des Artistes Français, Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d'Automne, Paris. He was the recipient of more than 70 awards. In 1978, he founded the Cercle Angoumousin des Arts and in 1979 organized a Salon of Contemporary Art in Angoulême, bringing together celebrated artists from the Charente region. His style evolved from figurative in the 1960s to Surrealism into the 1970s and onwards. Four tribute exhibitions of his works were held in Angoulême in 1972, 1984, 2001 and 2017.
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The Jester, Impressionist Portrait, Signed Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Jester, Impressionist Portrait, Signed Oil Painting By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed by the artist on the lower left hand corner Oil...
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Colourful Still Life, Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Colourful Still Life, Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed by the artist on the lower right hand corner Oil painting on board, unfr...
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$3,280
H 23 in W 25 in D 3 in
"Still Life of Fruit and Flowers, " Oil on Canvas
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressionist still life by French painter Léon Garraud depicts a table set with a plate of peaches and a vase of pink peonies and delicate white flowers. The warm palette of or...
Canvas, Oil
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H 45 in W 22.75 in D 1.5 in
Vertical Floral Still Life
By Doreen Gadsby
Located in Soquel, CA
Highly impasto still life of brightly colored flowers in a vase by Doreen Gadsby (Australian, b. 1926). Signed "Gadsby" in lower right corner. Presented in a green wood frame. Image size: 44.25"H x 22.13"W Doreen Gadsby (Australian, b. 1928) was born to a farming family in Lismore, Australia, and later studied at East Sydney Technical College (now the National Art School) in Darlinghurst during World War II. As a young mother of four, she joined the same art club as Lloyd Rees and a 17-year-old Brett Whiteley...
Canvas, Oil
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H 26 in W 28 in D 2 in
Fine American Impressionist Interior and Portrait Painting, 1922, Boston area
Located in Baltimore, MD
Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1891, John Gilmore Wolcott graduated from Harvard in 1914 and continued studies in art with Charles Woodbury. He was active in the Boston art scen...
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Red Grapes, 24x16" oil on board
By Lu Haskew
Located in Loveland, CO
Red Grapes by Lu Haskew Oil Still Life of Grapes against a stucco wall 24x16" image size, 30x22" framed Shipping price includes the custom packing necessary for safe transport of f...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$4,995
H 45 in W 33 in D 2 in
Antique European Signed Impressionist Large Framed Woman Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique European impressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Handsomely framed in period giltwood molding. Excellent cond...
Oil, Canvas
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H 28 in W 24 in D 2 in
Antique Signed Spanish Flamenco Dancer Framed Elegant Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted Flamenco dancer portrait. Framed. Oil on board. Signed. Image size, 20H by 16L.
Canvas, Oil
$2,250
H 26.25 in W 20.5 in D 2.5 in
“Portrait of a Seated Lady in Wicker Chair”
Located in San Francisco, CA
A picture of calm refined beauty, the sitter epitomizes elegant and casual repose propped up against pillow in her spacious wicker armchair. Captured by master American portraitist ...
Oil, Board
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H 32 in W 25 in D 2 in
Antique American Female Artist Impressionist Flower Still Life Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist still life oil painting by Elizabeth L. Rothwell (c.1877 - 1946). Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Circa 1924.
Canvas, Oil
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H 37.7 in W 43.5 in D 2 in
M. Vidiella (Europe 20C) Oil painting on canvas, Genre Scene, Amazing Frame
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This painting portrays a refined 19th-century interior scene, where a group of elegantly dressed individuals gathers in an opulent drawing room. The richly decorated space, adorned w...
Oil
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H 34 in W 29 in D 2 in
Antique American School Impressionist WPA Woman Ballerina Portrait Oil Painting
By Richard Hook
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted early 1900's oil painting. by Richard Hook. Great color and composition. Nicely framed.
Canvas, Oil
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H 33 in W 27 in D 2 in
Antique American Impressionist Expressive Young Woman Oil Painting Portrait
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very finely painted late 19th or early 20th century portrait painting. Oil on canvas. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a giltwood molding. Excellent conditio...
Canvas, Oil
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H 38 in W 30 in D 2 in
Antique American School Early Impressionist Family Portrait Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful American school impressionist family portrait oil painting. Oil on canvas. Image size, 38H by 30L.
Canvas, Oil
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CLAUDE BENARD (1926-2016) MID 20TH CENTURY FRENCH OIL - LADY WITH BLUE EYES
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Claude Benard (1926-2016, French), signed and dated 1948 Stunning original French oil painting by the popular and renowned French painter, Claude Benard (1926-2016)....
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H 16 in W 13 in
CLAUDE BENARD (1926-2016) ORIGINAL FRENCH OIL - PORTRAIT OF YOUNG MAN WAVY HAIR
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Claude Benard (1926-2016, French) Stunning original French impressionist oil painting by the popular and renowned French painter, Claude Benard (1926-2016). Claude B...
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H 16 in W 13 in D 1 in
Impressionist Portrait of a Young Frenchman, 1940s, Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist Portrait of a Young Frenchman, 1940s, Oil Painting By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed and dated '1945' by the artist on right hand corner Oil painting...
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H 18.5 in W 21.5 in D 1 in
Lady with the Red Skirt, Impressionist Signed Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lady with the Red Skirt, Impressionist Signed Oil Painting By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed on the lower left hand corner Oil painting on board, unframed Board si...
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H 18 in W 15 in D 1 in
The Housewife in Blue, Impressionist Signed Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Housewife in Blue, Impressionist, Signed Oil Painting By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed on the lower left hand corner Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas s...
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H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
Pears, Impressionist Still Life, Oil Painting, Signed
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pears, Impressionist Still Life, Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed by the artist on the lower left hand corner Oil painting on board, unframed...
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H 18.5 in W 15 in D 1 in
Impressionist Portrait, Stylised Orange Colour Oil Painting, Signed
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist Portrait, Stylised Orange Colour, Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed on the lower right hand corner Oil painting on canvas, unfra...
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H 16 in W 13 in D 1 in
Impressionist Portrait of a Young Frenchman, 1940s, Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist Portrait of a Young Frenchman, 1940s, Oil Painting By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed and dated '1945' by the artist on right hand corner Oil painting...
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H 16 in W 13 in D 1 in
Impressionist Portrait, Stylish French Knitwear, Oil Painting, Signed
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist Portrait, Stylish French Knitwear, Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed by the artist on right hand corner Oil painting on board, u...
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H 16 in W 13 in D 1 in
Young Lady, French Impressionist Portrait, Oil Painting, Signed Mid Century
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Young Lady, Impressionist Portrait, Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed by the artist on right hand corner Oil painting on board, unframed Board...
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H 16 in W 13 in D 1 in
'Feeling Blue', Impressionist Portrait, French Oil Painting, Dated '1943'
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Feeling Blue' Impressionist Portrait, French Oil Painting, Dated '1943' By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Dated '1943' by the artist on the l...
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H 18 in W 15 in D 1 in
Getting Ready Together, Impressionist Nude, Signed Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Getting Ready Together, Impressionist Nude, Signed Oil Painting By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed by the artist on the lower left hand corner Oil painting on board...
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