Portrait woman Pierre Cornu

Sublime oil portrait of the french painter pierre cornu (1895-1996). Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 37 X 44.5. 57 X 64.5 with frame. Pierre cornu was born on november 16, 1895 in salon de provence. Born into a prosperous family of oil and soap merchants, cornu had a pampered and happy childhood during which his attraction to drawing and color manifested itself quite quickly. He will have the chance, throughout his life, to be able to devote himself fully to his true passion, painting. His paintings will often be honored in all the major parisian salons. He regularly exhibits with auguste chabaud and rené seyssaud in marseille. All his life he was a "... A true epicurean, very attracted by women in the brilliance of their youth, in love with provence whose light magnifies the colors, his optimistic and serene vision of existence allowed him to create a voluptuous and soft painting. Interview in the book "cornu, la volupté sereine" by jean perreau published by galerie michel estades.

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