Les Peupliers

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Artwork Information

Artist:

René Carcan

Date:

1981

Media:

Pencil-signed etching, 44/99

Size:

 

Location:

Cannell Library (LIB), Main office in eLearning, Room 125 

About the Artist: 

René Carcan (25 May 1925 – 1993) was a prominent Belgian engraver and sculptor, who studied under Léon Devos, Jacques Maes and Johnny Friedlaender. His works have been shown in numerous international exhibitions including Galerie La Proue, and are closely associated with the work of Graciela Rodo Boulanger, who was also in the Friedlaender school.

Artwork description:

Light pastel colors with a stand of poplar trees in a landscape. Les Peupliers translates in French to poplars.

Acquisition Information:

Gifted by Dr. Robert P. Kovar 

Related Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Carcan