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Jean Poulain Art

Jean Poulain was born in 1884 in Katanga, former Belgian Congo. A self-taught artist from an early age, he was in search of all the emotions and beauty of Africa. His love and passion for drawing were amazing. In 1904, he decided to leave the family nucleus to jump and experience the wonders of Africa. He went on to explore the territory of Congo, which was then under the rule of King Leopold II of Belgium. In 1912, he participated in the discovery of the African continent. He became a bulimic observer, sketching every nook and cranny. In 1920, he turned a painter, focussed only on animals. He had by then with his wife embarked on a search of large Savannah animals capturing them in their closest attitudes of reality. They traveled across Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Ethiopia, South Africa and many other countries. These travels, his curiosity and humanism helped him meet tribesmen and their secret clans. However, with great humanity, he preferred silence about the locations of these sites in order to preserve their civilization. Many drawings and sketches followed these trips from which he tried to bring out the animal world and, moreover, the tribal world of Africa.

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Drawing of an Elephant and Calf, Ink and Wash on Paper by Jean Poulain, 1942
Drawing of an Elephant and Calf, Ink and Wash on Paper by Jean Poulain, 1942

Drawing of an Elephant and Calf, Ink and Wash on Paper by Jean Poulain, 1942

By Jean Poulain

Located in Ulm, DE

Jean Poulain (1884–1967) – Original Drawing of an Elephant and Calf, Signed and Dated 1942 A deeply touching and atmospheric original wildlife drawing by Belgian artist Jean Poulain...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jean Poulain Art

Materials

Paper, Glass, Wood

Antilopes, Drawing by Jean Poulain, Framed
Antilopes, Drawing by Jean Poulain, Framed

Antilopes, Drawing by Jean Poulain, Framed

By Jean Poulain

Located in Pasadena, CA

Jean Poulain 1884-1967 Jean Poulain was born in 1884 in Katanga (formerly Belgian Congo). The self-taught artist from an early age, he will be in search of all the emotions and beau...

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1940s Naturalistic Jean Poulain Art

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Carbon Pencil

Lioness in the Savannah by Jean Poulain
Lioness in the Savannah by Jean Poulain

Lioness in the Savannah by Jean Poulain

By Jean Poulain

Located in Pasadena, CA

Jean Poulain 1884-1967 Jean Poulain was born in 1884 in Katanga (formerly Belgian Congo). The self-taught artist from an early age, he will be in search of all the emotions and beau...

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1940s Other Art Style Jean Poulain Art

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Carbon Pencil

Lioness Fusain Drawing by Jean Poulain
Lioness Fusain Drawing by Jean Poulain

Lioness Fusain Drawing by Jean Poulain

By Jean Poulain

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Jean Poulain 1884-1967 Jean Poulain was born in 1884 in Katanga (former Belgian Congo). Self-taught artist from an early age, he will be in search of all the emotions and beauty of ...

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1930s Naturalistic Jean Poulain Art

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