Roger Cortet (1910-1978) Still Life with White Sculpture Oil on Canvas Signed

Roger Cortet (1910-1978) Still Life with White Sculpture. Oil on canvas. Signed bottom right. There is a small discreet hole in the groove of the frame at the attachment point. This rare painting by Roger Cortet is typical of his interest in the representation of objects, and here in particular he paints a black and white photograph, which is one of the essential objects of this still life, as a sort of revenge of painting over photography and a questioning of his art. There is also evidently a subtle homage to Cubism, without being strictly Cubist. This work, which also evokes Art Deco painting, simplifies forms in a very modern way. It also uses very soft colours. It is original in every respect and typical of this artist, with a strong presence enhanced by its format.