Born on october 7, 1923 in montreal, canada, riopelle. This first booklength study of the artist in english will interest curators. Jeanpaul riopelle canada follow artist 15 followers bio create free listing we dont have any listings for this artist. S he began his career in montreal in the 1940s, where he played a role in the influential automatist movement, and established his reputation in. My father wanted me to act as an expert, to locate and authenticate his works. Jean paul riopelles work was influenced by three important art movements.
Jean paul riopelles career spanned more than fifty years of unceasing. Jeanpaul riopelle was a canadian abstract expressionist best known for his nonrepresentational landscapes. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Painting, printmultiple, sculpturevolume, drawingwatercolor. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Riopelle, jeanpaul 1923 2002 hibou viii lithograph on bfk rives paper signed on the lower right. Jeanpaul riopelle, 1er mai au 30 may 1989 by jeanpaul riopelle. Perspectives was created in 1956 by jeanpaul riopelle in abstract expressionism style. Riopelle employed a tachiste style, which he achieved by applying oil paint in thick, demonstrative strokes with palette knives. We use cookies to deliver our online services and to provide more personalized services to you. Jean paul riopelle 19232002 was one of the most important canadian artists of the.
He was one of the signers of the refus global manifesto. Jeanpaul riopelle, was a painter and sculptor from quebec, canada. Jeanpaul riopelle was born on october 7, 1923, in montreal. Jean paul riopelle market leader in selling artworks by. Jeanpaul riopelle 19232002 composition signe riopelle en bas a droite huile sur toile 120 x 200 cm. He had been living in paris since 1947, and brought to his work both a north american background and a distinctly european sensibility.
He began his career in montreal in the 1940s, where he played a role in the influential automatist movement, and established his reputation in the burgeoning art scene of postwar paris, where his. Jean paul riopelle 19232002 was one of the most important canadian artists of the twentieth century, yet he is relatively unknown in the united states. Jeanpaul riopelle paintings for sale jeanpaul riopelle. The painting composition 1952 by jean paul riopelle 19232002 is part of the. Jeanpaul riopelle, 7 october 1923 12 march 2002 was a painter and sculptor from quebec, canada. In 1962, he was awarded the unesco prize for peace education.
Nothing in moderation an exhibition dedicated to the relationship between two powerhouses of abstract painting, american joan mitchell 19251992 and. Catalogue raisonne of the works of jeanpaul riopelle 1939. He developed an early interest in drawing and painting, taking as his subject the natural. He became the first canadian painter since james wilson morrice to attain widespread international recognition. He moved back to canada in 1990, and began painting abstract interpretations of nature. S he began his career in montreal in the 1940s, where he played a role in the influential automatist movement, and established his reputation in the burgeoning art scene of postwar paris, where his.
Jeanpaul riopelle was a canadian abstract expressionist best known for his nonrepresentational landscape paintings. Tacky paint, and exuding drips on composition 1952 by jeanpaul riopelle. Jeanpaul riopelle, canadian painter and sculptor who was widely regarded as canadas most important modern artist. A companion of the order of canada and a grand officer of the national order of quebec, riopelle represented canada at the 1962 venice biennale, and received a. Jeanpaul riopelle, cc goq 7 october 1923 12 march 2002 was a painter and sculptor from quebec, canada. Jean paul riopelle, seen in a 1982 gazette file photo, was part of suzannes bohemian social circle. He began his career in montreal in the 1940s, where he played a role in the influential automatist movement, and he established his reputation in the burgeoning art scene of postwar paris. See available paintings, prints and multiples, and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. Jeanpaul riopelle was a multifaceted artist who constantly reinvented his artistic practice. Hibou masque, 1973patinated bronzesigned and numbered 48 17 ins x 7 ins x 3 ins. In 1954, he exhibited his triptych piece pavane at the venice biennale, and it garnered international success.
Composition was created in 1952 by jeanpaul riopelle in abstract expressionism style. Riopelles manysided creative power and insatiable nature will be centrestage in this gallery devoted to his work. Canadian artist jean paul riopelle was an abstract expressionist who studied art in montreal before moving to paris in 1947. Riopelle was also one of the first canadian artists to gain major international recognition. His work, much of which was done in the abstract expressionist style, was often compared to that of american artist jackson pollock. The canadian painter, graphic artist and sculptor, jean paul riopelle was one of the foremost 20thcentury painters, and probably the greatest exponent of abstract art, of his generation. Riopelles manysided creative power and insatiable nature will be centrestage in this new gallery devoted to his work. The first catalogue raisonne of the work of the canadian artist, compiled by his daughter more than a simple catalogue, this book is a work of art in itselfit has been nearly 15 years since i set out to do the research needed to draw up the inventory of the works presented in the catalogue raisonne. Create a listing or a wanted ad alphabetical list newest 6 art wanted featured art wanted. Paul jeanjean 1874 1928 was a noted french composer and principal clarinetist of the garde republicaine band and the montecarlo opera. Jeanpaul riopelle wall street international magazine. Claude lafitte and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The juxtaposition of colours in a work such as composition, 1954, suggests the. He studied with one of the most important clarinet teachers, chrysogone cyrille rose. Works from the collection of power corporation of canada and the montreal museum of fine arts. Riopelle used paint squeezed straight from the tube and liberally applied by a palette knife to craft his dense, largescale mosaics. Find more prominent pieces of abstract at best visual art database.
Jeanpaul riopelle was a canadian abstract expressionist best known for his. Jean paul riopelle 19232002 was one of the most important canadian artists of the twentieth century, yet he is relatively unknown in the u. Jean paul riopelle artwork for sale at online auction. Jean paul riopelle, painter, sculptor and engraver. Jean paul riopelle 19232002 was one of the most important canadian artists of. Jeanpaul riopelle 19232002 born in montreal, was the only canadian artist involved with the seminal postworld war ii school of paris. While known primarily for his clarinet compositions, he also composed for other instruments, such as the bassoon and cornet. Jeanpaul riopelle born in montreal, quebec, 07 october 1923.
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