Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
French, 1892-1971
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.to
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Artist: Marcel Gromaire
Nu Avec Phonographe
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ink on paper of a nude with a phonograph.
Signed and dated 1931 lower right.
Framed size is 20.5 x 17.5 inches.
Marcel Gromaire was a French artist who painted many works on social ...
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1930s Art Deco Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Ink
Nu assis, penché à droite (Nude sitting, leaning to the right)
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed and dated, lower right
Provenance:
Atelier of the artist
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1960s Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Ink
Nu, mains dans ses cheveux (Nude, Hands in Her Hair)
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed and dated, upper right
Provenance:
Atelier of the artist
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1950s Expressionist Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Ink
The Weight Lifter (L'Homme aux halteres)
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Chicago, IL
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 worke...
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1920s Modern Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Female nude, 1956, ink on paper
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in PARIS, FR
Marcel GROMAIRE (1892-1971)
Female nude, 1956
Black ink on paper
Signed and dated upper left
Dimensions of the work : 25 x 32,5 cm
frame : 40 x 50 cm
Born in 1892 in the Nord region...
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1950s French School Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Ink, India Ink
$1,436 Sale Price
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Vue d'un Village (View of a Village)
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Provenance:
Directly from the atelier of the artist
Notes:
This is an excellent example of a depiction of a French countryside village, with an emphasis in simplicity.
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20th Century Expressionist Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Ink
Études de Personnages (Figure Studies)
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Provenance:
Atelier of the artist
Notes:
Studio stamp on the verso of this important, early work by Gromaire.
Over the years there has been an ever-widening interest in the work o...
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1920s Expressionist Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Marcel GROMAIRE (1892-1971), female nude
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Paris, FR
Marcel Gromaire (1892 – 1971) was a French painter. He painted many works on social subjects and is often associated with Social Realism, but Gromaire can be said to have created an ...
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1950s French School Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Ink, Pen
Untitled - China Ink by Marcel Gromaire - 1951
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled is a wonderful China ink and watercolor original drawing on paper, realized in 1951 by the French artist, Marcel Gromaire (Noyelles-sur-Sambre, 1892 - Paris, 1971).
Dated a...
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1950s Contemporary Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Ink
Femme nue - encre sur papier, 43x31 cm., encadré
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Nice, FR
Encre de Marcel Gromaire, signé en bas a gauche. Encadré 58x47 cm.
Marcel Gromaire (né le 24 juillet 1892 à Noyelles-sur-Sambre et mort le 11 avril 1971 à Paris) est un peintre, gra...
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1960s Modern Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Ink
Plage Normande (Normandy Beach)
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Studio stamp of Gromaire, lower center
Provenance:
Atelier of the artist
Notes:
A typical Normandy beach scene, perhaps near Deauville or Trouville.
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1920s Expressionist Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Ink
Abres à Noyelles (Trees in Noyelles)
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Studio stamp of Gromaire, lower left
Provenance:
Atelier of the artist
Notes:
Noyelles, where this drawing was created, is a small town in the Somme department of Northern France ...
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20th Century Expressionist Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Ink
Female Figure - China Ink by Marcel Gromaire - 1962
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful China Ink drawing by Marcel Gromaire, 1962.
Contemporary wooden frame included.
Excelle conditions.
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1960s Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Ink
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