Marcel Gromaire Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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
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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink, Pen
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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Ink
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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Nu Debout
By Marcel Gromaire
Located in Paris, FR
Marcel Gromaire,
1892-1971, French
"Nu Debout", 1951
Ink on paper,
Signed and dated lower right
GROMAIRE Marcel: Born July 24, 1892 in Noyelles-sur-Sambre (North), died April 11,...
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