14 July, the French National Day, is commonly called Bastille Day in English. This painting by cubist artist Roger de la Fresnaye (1885-1925) was done in 1914. The de la Fresnayes were an aristocratic family and Roger studied at several art academies including the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He contracted tuberculosis in WWI and his health rapidly declined afterwards. He painted infrequently from 1918 until his death in 1925.
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6 comments:
I didn't expect to see a cubist painting. Another painter to add to my list.
I like his use of colour.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful stamp. I had never heard of this artist before.
Nor did I, and also I love this stamp.
Nor did I, and also I love this stamp.
Nice!
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