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Le trio de pécheurs au poisson série Mer et Océan, Circa 2015
Philippe Messager  

Painting : oil · 73 x 60 x 2 cm 28.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang

£739 739 £GB
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Painting : Unique artwork

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Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang

with stretcher frame

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73 x 60 x 2 cm 28.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth

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Description

This dynamic artwork captures three robust fishermen, dressed in traditional nautical clothing, illustrating a palpable camaraderie. In the center, one of them holds a large fish, emphasizing their direct connection to the sea. Angular lines and vibrant colors, with shades of blue, red, and yellow, energize the scene, lending the image a striking intensity. The hats, typical of fishermen, add a touch of regional authenticity. A loyal dog, standing at their side, reinforces a sense of loyalty and everyday life. The work's Cubist style is manifested through bold geometric forms and a deconstruction of perspective, making the interaction between the figures and their surroundings even more captivating. The artist has skillfully blended tradition and modernity, offering a vibrant scene rich in maritime culture and history.

Philippe Messager, Le trio de pécheurs au poisson série Mer et Océan
France  • 1954

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Painter draftsman, sculptor, Philippe Messager was born in the Pays de Loire in 1954. From 1972 to 1977 he studied Fine Arts in Bordeaux and then went to the Cyclades, then to the overseas territories that he will explore until 1986.

Back in the metropolis, he published several comic albums with Lavielle editions. He practices humorous drawing and advertising illustration, gives painting and modeling lessons while developing a personal artistic practice, in the spirit of Free Figuration. In his workshop in Cambo-les-Bains, he develops a series of sculptures mixing terracotta and acrylic painting in which his technical mastery is perfectly expressed, but also his sense of humor. He has been exhibiting in galleries for about thirty years.

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