Christian Caillard
Maurice Genevoix
Ides et Calendes, Neuchâtel, 1965
Description
This landmark monograph offers an intimate and profound exploration of Christian Caillard’s life and work, authored by the celebrated writer and Permanent Secretary of the Académie Française, Maurice Genevoix. More than a simple catalog, the book is a literary tribute to Caillard’s "poetic realism." Genevoix’s lyrical prose traces the artist’s journey from the rugged coasts of Brittany to the vibrant light of Morocco and Southeast Asia, capturing the sensory depth and humanist spirit that defined Caillard’s career. Richly illustrated with high-quality color plates and monochrome reproductions, this volume remains a definitive reference for collectors and historians. It beautifully documents a pivotal era of 20th-century French painting through the lens of one of its most sincere practitioners.
Détails
- Pages
- 113
- Langue
- Français
- Thématique
- Christian Caillard
