03 July 2016

Sunday Stamps II - 81

1961,  France  "14 Juillet" R de la Fresnaye

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:

  1. Bob Scotney3.7.16

    I didn't expect to see a cubist painting. Another painter to add to my list.

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  2. Joy3.7.16

    I like his use of colour.

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  3. FinnBadger3.7.16

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful stamp. I had never heard of this artist before.

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  4. Heleen4.7.16

    Nor did I, and also I love this stamp.

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  5. Heleen4.7.16

    Nor did I, and also I love this stamp.

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  6. Mail Adventures4.7.16

    Nice!

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