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Claude Vénard Art

French, 1913-1999

Claude Vénard has a distinct style — it’s post-Cubist in its composition and he progressively accentuated the chromaticism of his palette up to reaching the crudest of colors, which he used in very thick forms and sometimes applied with a pallet knife.

Vénard was born in France in 1913 and, dedicating himself fully to making paintings at the age of 17, he studied at the École des Arts Appliqués for six years, having fled the Académie des Beaux-Arts after just 48 hours. In 1938 he signed the Rupture manifesto and participated in the first exhibition of the influential group Forces Nouvelles, alongside Francis Gruber and Pierre Tal-Coat at the Galerie Billiet-Vorms. A close affinity subsequently developed among these painters and together they were instrumental in forging the aesthetic of the immediate postwar period of the Ecole de Paris.

Vénard quickly became known for his rich impasto and varying texture. He received critical acclaim and was personally championed by Andre Salmon and Waldemar George, who described his painting as “Apocalyptic art! Beings and everyday things suddenly regain their meaning. Emotional values are once more felt.”

Vénard’s distinct and alluring compositions developed through a post-Cubist system that oscillates between abstraction and naturalism. He opens up perspectives projecting spatial vistas into every part of the canvas, in accordance with an emotional rather than a physical order. Familiar objects arise in the midst of a network of striations and hatching. Colors grow more intense in certain zones to stress the solidity of the composition; in other zones the light is more tenuous and diaphanous, as if to indicate space of different emotional intensity.

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Seascape : Bather and Boats - Original lithograph, Handsigned and Numbered /100
Seascape : Bather and Boats - Original lithograph, Handsigned and Numbered /100

Seascape : Bather and Boats - Original lithograph, Handsigned and Numbered /100

By Claude Venard

Located in Paris, IDF

Claude VENARD (1913-1999) Woman by the Sea Original Lithograph Signed in pencil Numbered / 100 copies On Arches vellum, 74.5 x 52.5 cm Very good condition, minor handling defects o...

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Late 20th Century Cubist Claude Vénard Art

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Lithograph

Nature Morte aux Poires abstract still life painting of fruit, red, yellow, blue
Nature Morte aux Poires abstract still life painting of fruit, red, yellow, blue

Nature Morte aux Poires abstract still life painting of fruit, red, yellow, blue

By Claude Venard

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed Size: 30.5" x 30.5" Claude Venard’s 'Nature Morte aux Poires' is an exuberant and highly expressive still life that demonstrates the artist’s extraordinary command of colour...

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20th Century Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

Nature morte au vase, Modern Oil Painting on Canvas by Claude Venard
Nature morte au vase, Modern Oil Painting on Canvas by Claude Venard

Nature morte au vase, Modern Oil Painting on Canvas by Claude Venard

By Claude Venard

Located in Long Island City, NY

Claude Venard, French (1913 - 1999) - Nature morte au vase, Year: 1970, Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, Size: 29.5 x 29.5 in. (74.93 x 74.93 cm), Frame Size: 35.5 x 35...

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1970s Modern Claude Vénard Art

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Oil

Montmartre

Montmartre

By Claude Venard

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Venard had a successful career during his lifetime, punctuated by one-man shows in Paris, London, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Dusseldorf, Munich, Buenos Aires, Tokyo, Canada, Be...

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1980s Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Gouache

Biplan
Biplan

Biplan

By Claude Venard

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Claude Venard was a French a French post-Cubist and still life painterand was born in Burgundy in 1913. At the age of 17 he began to take evening classes in painting at the Ecole des...

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1950s Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Mixed Media, Canvas

Green Sunflower, Cubist Oil on Canvas Painting by Claude Venard
Green Sunflower, Cubist Oil on Canvas Painting by Claude Venard

Green Sunflower, Cubist Oil on Canvas Painting by Claude Venard

By Claude Venard

Located in Long Island City, NY

Claude Venard, French (1913 - 1999) - Green Sunflower, Year: 1968, Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed lower left and dated on verso, Canvas Size: 39.5 x 39.5 in. (100.33 x 100.33 cm), ...

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1960s Cubist Claude Vénard Art

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Oil

Notre Dame de Paris
Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame de Paris

By Claude Venard

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Claude Venard was a French a French post-Cubist and still life painter and was born in Burgundy in 1913. At the age of 17 he began to take evening classes in painting at the Ecole de...

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1950s Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Oil, Canvas

L'Atelier Venard en Hiver - Abstract Interior and Landscape Oil by Claude Venard
L'Atelier Venard en Hiver - Abstract Interior and Landscape Oil by Claude Venard

L'Atelier Venard en Hiver - Abstract Interior and Landscape Oil by Claude Venard

By Claude Venard

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signed oil on canvas interior overlooking a landscape by French abstract painter Claude Venard. The piece depicts an interior scene with a table in the foreground. Amongst the items ...

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1960s Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Oil, Canvas

Still Life Oil Painting signed Claude Venard
Still Life Oil Painting signed Claude Venard

Still Life Oil Painting signed Claude Venard

By Claude Venard

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Still life painting of fruit. Signed in lower right corner Frame: 21"t 17" w 2" d Canvas: 16" t 12" w Claude Venard (1913–1999) is celebrated as one of the great postwar French p...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Paint

Colorful Oil on Canvas "Nature Morte Aux Fruits" by Claude Venard
Colorful Oil on Canvas "Nature Morte Aux Fruits" by Claude Venard

Colorful Oil on Canvas "Nature Morte Aux Fruits" by Claude Venard

By Claude Venard

Located in Montreal, QC

Claude Venard, French painter (1913-1999).Colorful abstract cubist oil on Canvas "Nature Morte Aux Fruits ". Signed "C. Venard", label to the back May 9, 1989, lot 60 Provenance: Collection of Litsa Tsitsera, New York;, Christie's East, NY, May 9, 1989, lot 60, "Modern and Contemporary Paintings...

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1960s French Vintage Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas

"Venice Canal, Italy" Claude Venard, French Post-Cubist Mid-Century Modern
"Venice Canal, Italy" Claude Venard, French Post-Cubist Mid-Century Modern

"Venice Canal, Italy" Claude Venard, French Post-Cubist Mid-Century Modern

By Claude Venard

Located in New York, NY

Claude Venard (French, 1913 - 1999) Venice Canal, Italy, circa 1950-55 Oil on canvas 24 x 24 inches Signed lower center Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Galerie Felix Vercel. Claude Venard was a notable exponent of the French mid-century post-Cubist movement. He was born to bourgeois parents from Burgogne in Paris, on March 21, 1913. At the age of 17, he enrolled and attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, but remained for only two days, not adhering to the school's academic style. Instead, he spent the following six years at the École des Arts Appliqués, taking evening classes and embracing the contemporary Parisian art scene, all the while becoming recognized in its circles. Not able to support himself as an artist, by 1936 he found employment as a restorer at the Louvre, further honing his artistic skills. Paris of the period was dominated by an art trend that strongly favored abstraction. Following a group show at the Galerie Billet-Worms in 1935, art critic Waldemar George declared: "Let's be young again! Painting is not dead… Its course has not stopped. Forces Nouvelles is born." Venard contributed and initially adhered to the strict disciplines of the Forces Nouvelle group. But as with many of his fellow members, he soon abandoned it seeking individual expression. Following WWII, Venard rekindled friendships with past Forces Nouvelles members, joining Pierre Tal-Coat, André Marchand, André Civet...

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1950s Cubist Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

le Dorade powerful abstract painting of a fish, monochrome colour palette
le Dorade powerful abstract painting of a fish, monochrome colour palette

le Dorade powerful abstract painting of a fish, monochrome colour palette

By Claude Venard

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed Size: 25.5" x 54.5" Circa 1958 Provenance: Purchased from the artist 1958. Private Collection, Paris In over 30 years of dealing in Venards work we have only ever seen one...

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20th Century Impressionist Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

Nature morte en rouge et noir (Still-life in Red and Black), 1953

Nature morte en rouge et noir (Still-life in Red and Black), 1953

By Claude Venard

Located in Mc Lean, VA

Claude Vénard was born in Paris in 1913 to an established, middle-class family from Bourgogne. Although he was a businessman, his father accepted and supported his devotion to the arts. The blossoming artist was accepted at the prestigious École des Beaux-arts but quickly rejected the formality of traditional academic art training. Instead, Vénard began attending night courses at the École de Arts Appliqués at age seventeen to supplement his independent education. After six years of dedicated study the painter was forced, due to economic difficulties, to withdraw from the school and seek employment. Vénard became a restoration specialist...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

Sacre Coeur Sunset Abstract painting of the paris skyline, yellow, black, white
Sacre Coeur Sunset Abstract painting of the paris skyline, yellow, black, white

Sacre Coeur Sunset Abstract painting of the paris skyline, yellow, black, white

By Claude Venard

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed Size: 34" x 40" Circa 1962 Provenance: Galerie Romanet, Paris circa 1964. Private Collection, UK. 'Sacré-Cœur, Sunset' is a powerful and atmospheric interpretation of one o...

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20th Century Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

Boats in the Harbour, France Abstract monochrome painting
Boats in the Harbour, France Abstract monochrome painting

Boats in the Harbour, France Abstract monochrome painting

By Claude Venard

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed Size: 15.5" x 25.5" Circa 1942 Provenance: Private Collection, Miami Claude Venard’s 'Boats in the Harbour' is a refined and atmospheric interpretation of the maritime land...

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20th Century Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

Cubist Abstract Still Life painting of glass goblet, yellow, blue, playing cards
Cubist Abstract Still Life painting of glass goblet, yellow, blue, playing cards

Cubist Abstract Still Life painting of glass goblet, yellow, blue, playing cards

By Claude Venard

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed Size: 21" x 24" Circa 1972 Provenance: Felix Vercel, New York circa 1970. Private Collection, New Jersey. This remarkable still life by Claude Venard is distinguished by it...

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20th Century Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

White Water Jug Abstract Interior Still Life painting, monochrome, white, black
White Water Jug Abstract Interior Still Life painting, monochrome, white, black

White Water Jug Abstract Interior Still Life painting, monochrome, white, black

By Claude Venard

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed Size: 15.5" x 13.5" This piece is unusual due to its small size and would make a lovely addition to any collection. 'White Water Jug' is a striking example of Claude Venard’s ...

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20th Century Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

Two Fish 20th Century Cubist interior painting of table, fish, french still life
Two Fish 20th Century Cubist interior painting of table, fish, french still life

Two Fish 20th Century Cubist interior painting of table, fish, french still life

By Claude Venard

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed Size: 21" x 29" Circa 1947 Provenance: Gallery Romanet, Paris circa 1948. Sothebys New York circa 1985. Private Collection, UK. Claude Venard frequently incorporated fish ...

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20th Century Cubist Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

le Petit Déjeuner abstract cubist interior still life painting, studio, windows
le Petit Déjeuner abstract cubist interior still life painting, studio, windows

le Petit Déjeuner abstract cubist interior still life painting, studio, windows

By Claude Venard

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed Size: 21" x 24" Claude Venard’s 'Le Petit Déjeuner' is a wonderfully intimate and structured still life that transforms the quiet ritual of breakfast into a sophisticated mod...

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20th Century Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

Beautiful and big oil on canvas painting Composition in Blue colors by Venard
Beautiful and big oil on canvas painting Composition in Blue colors by Venard

Beautiful and big oil on canvas painting Composition in Blue colors by Venard

By Claude Venard

Located in Jerusalem, IL

Beautiful and big 100X100 cm oil on canvas painting Composition in Blue colors by the well known French artist Claude Venard. the painting is showing white sails and nets.

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Late 20th Century Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

le Aeroship Abstract biplane painting, figure and Paris skyline, Eiffel tower
le Aeroship Abstract biplane painting, figure and Paris skyline, Eiffel tower

le Aeroship Abstract biplane painting, figure and Paris skyline, Eiffel tower

By Claude Venard

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed Size: 52" x 65" French painter Claude Venard frequently incorporated familiar domestic objects into his compositions, arranging them within intricate networks of abstract for...

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20th Century Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

Pendule et Verre Abstract Still Life painting, yellow, goblet, interior
Pendule et Verre Abstract Still Life painting, yellow, goblet, interior

Pendule et Verre Abstract Still Life painting, yellow, goblet, interior

By Claude Venard

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed Size: 33.5" x 44" Circa 1955 Provenance: Private Collection, France Claude Venard’s 'Pendule et Verre' is a refined and architecturally balanced still life that exemplifies...

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20th Century Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

Les Grenouilles
Les Grenouilles

Les Grenouilles

By Claude Venard

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This engaging work by Claude Venard exemplifies the artist's distinctive blend of Post-Cubist structure and expressive modernist vision. The composition presents a bustling interior ...

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1950s Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

Colorful Still Life with Harlequin large oil painting
Colorful Still Life with Harlequin large oil painting

Colorful Still Life with Harlequin large oil painting

By Claude Venard

Located in Jerusalem, IL

Still Life with Harlequin (1959) by Claude Venard is a striking example of the artist’s bold and expressive postwar style. Known for his powerful brushwork and vivid use of color, Ve...

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1950s Claude Vénard Art

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Oil, Canvas

Jester 20th century Abstract painting of a Joker, checkerboard, joke, purple
Jester 20th century Abstract painting of a Joker, checkerboard, joke, purple

Jester 20th century Abstract painting of a Joker, checkerboard, joke, purple

By Claude Venard

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed Size: 37.5" x 32.5" Circa 1964 Provenance: Private Collection, Germany Venard was intrigued by the Jesters and Entertainers of Paris's night life. He would frequent bars, com...

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20th Century Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

la Damier Checkerboard still life interior painting, smoking pipes, red, blue
la Damier Checkerboard still life interior painting, smoking pipes, red, blue

la Damier Checkerboard still life interior painting, smoking pipes, red, blue

By Claude Venard

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed Size: 21" x 17.5" Circa 1950 Provenance: Private Collection, New York Claude Venard’s Le Damier is a richly layered still life that demonstrates the artist’s remarkable abilit...

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20th Century Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

Bouquet, Pot Noir Abstract Still Life painting of flowers, purple, yellow
Bouquet, Pot Noir Abstract Still Life painting of flowers, purple, yellow

Bouquet, Pot Noir Abstract Still Life painting of flowers, purple, yellow

By Claude Venard

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed Size: 39.5" x 30.5" Claude Venard’s Bouquet, Pot Noir is a striking example of the artist’s expressive, textural approach to still life painting. Boldly composed around a ce...

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20th Century Abstract Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

Nu au Tub
Nu au Tub

Nu au Tub

By Claude Venard

Located in Dallas, TX

Signed "C. VENARD" at lower right Overall dimensions, including the frame, are 33 3/4 x 18 1/4 inches

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Mid-20th Century Modern Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas, Oil

Oil on Canvas Still Life by Claude Venard
Oil on Canvas Still Life by Claude Venard

Oil on Canvas Still Life by Claude Venard

By Claude Venard

Located in Montreal, QC

Oil on Canvas Still Life by Claude Venard. Signed: "C. Venard" With gallery Sticker The Esplorer Art Gallery NYC Provenance: Collection White Plains NY. France: circa 1960

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1960s French Vintage Claude Vénard Art

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Canvas

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