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Yves Brayer Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

French, 1907-1990

Yves Brayer stands among the most celebrated modern French painters. Although Brayer was faithful to the figurative tradition, his ample métier was enriched by his vision. Brayer’s oeuvre proved to be very diverse, for besides his well-known landscapes, he also painted vast canvases, portraits and still lifes. A lover of Mediterranean landscapes, Brayer sojourned in Morocco, Spain and Italy before settling down in Provence. There, Brayer was enchanted by the diverse and architectural forms of the Alpilles mountains and by the vast expanse of the Camargue region with its ubiquitous white horses and black bulls. From then on, Brayer spent several months each year working in Provence. Brayer also traveled internationally, where he was quick to grasp the unique rhythm and light of each country. When Brayer was in Paris in 1942, Jacques Rouché appointed Brayer costume-and-set designer for a ballet at the Opera de Paris. Brayer passed away in Paris in 1990. A large collection of his paintings are on permanent display both at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Cordes, France and at the Musée Yves Brayer in Les Baux de Provence, as well as many regional museums in his home country. In the United States, Brayer's works form part of the collection of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, among others.

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Artist: Yves Brayer
'Les Alyscamps Arles' by Yves Brayer, Large Watercolour Painting
By Yves Brayer
Located in London, GB
'Les Alyscamps Arles', watercolour on art paper, by Yves Brayer (1977). This term has its origins and is related to the Elysian Fields, also called Elysium, which is the final restin...
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1970s Yves Brayer Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Man Smoking Shisha in Istanbul
By Yves Brayer
Located in London, GB
'Man Smoking Shisha in Istanbul', watercolour on art paper, by Yves Brayer (1933). So many historic elements grace this stunning depiction by celebrated French artist and world trave...
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1930s Yves Brayer Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Horses - China Ink Drawing by Yves Brayer - 1954
By Yves Brayer
Located in Roma, IT
"Horses" is an original china ink drawing on ivory-colorated paper realized by Yves Brayer in 1954. In excellent conditions. This is an original drawing representing two horses. ...
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1950s Modern Yves Brayer Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Row of Plane Trees In Winter - Maussane-les-Alpilles
By Yves Brayer
Located in London, GB
'Row of Plane Trees In Winter - Maussane-les-Alpilles', Provence, watercolour and pencil on art paper, by Yves Brayer (1946). A line of Plane trees greets visitors to almost every vi...
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1940s Expressionist Yves Brayer Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Soldiers Playing Cards
By Yves Brayer
Located in London, GB
'Soldiers Playing Cards', watercolour and gouache on art paper, by Yves Brayer (1939). Such an atmospheric image, this stunning depiction by celebrated F...
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1930s Yves Brayer Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Chevalier dans le Bois - Ink and Watercolor by Yves Brayer - 1968
By Yves Brayer
Located in Roma, IT
Chevalier dans le Bois is an original watercolor on paper realized by Yves Brayer in 1968. On the upper center of the artwork, there is a handwritten dedication by the artist: "Bien...
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1960s Modern Yves Brayer Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

La Masque - Pen Drawing by Yves Brayer - 1943
By Yves Brayer
Located in Roma, IT
La Masque is an original drawing realized by Yves Brayer (1907-1990) in 1943. The artwork depicts a man with a masque in his hands. Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the lower...
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1940s Modern Yves Brayer Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Felt Pen

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'Les-Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer', gouache on art paper, by Yves Brayer (circa 1950s). Acquired from the estate of actor Kirk Douglas and his wife, Anne Douglas (né Buydens), one must wonder how this particular French painting ended up in the home of the famous Hollywood star. Yves Brayer was known for his artworks depicting the landscapes, wildlife and people of the Camargue region of the South of France, near Arles. He painted this lively scene from the capital of the Camargue, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is particularly lively in summer with its visitors, beaches, cafés, restaurants and shops. In winter, another atmosphere prevails with its long and deserted sandy beaches, the sea air, and the gentle breaking of the waves. Every May, Romanies, Manouches, Tziganes and Gitans come from the four corners of Europe to venerate their Saint, the Black Sara. They camp on the streets, on the squares, on the beach. For ten days, they are at home. And it is in this region where the lives of...
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Seaside Strollers in Cannes
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The Stardust Las Vegas
By Yves Brayer
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The Repast of the Monks
By Yves Brayer
Located in London, GB
'The Repast of the Monks', gouache on fine art paper, by Yves Brayer (1946). It is the original artwork executed for a book adapted by Maurice Rat of the complete works of François R...
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Ballet Dancers at the Opera de Paris
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'Ballet Dancers at the Opera de Paris', watercolour on fine paper, by Yves Brayer (circa 1940s). While a costume and set-designer at the Opera in Paris ...
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