Sculptor, Painter. He was born in Dun-sur-Meuse, France. After an abstract phase, he concentrated primarily on the human figure and was inspired by surrealism, social themes as well as erotic motifs and the theme of death. In 1977, he was awarded the Grand National Prize for art and made a chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 1984. Among his works "L'homme construit sa ville" (set up in front of the Congress Centre in Berlin), "Casque Fendu," "Eté 94," "Âge des Conclusions" and "L'Homme Passant la Porte." He died in his hometown.
Sculptor, Painter. He was born in Dun-sur-Meuse, France. After an abstract phase, he concentrated primarily on the human figure and was inspired by surrealism, social themes as well as erotic motifs and the theme of death. In 1977, he was awarded the Grand National Prize for art and made a chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 1984. Among his works "L'homme construit sa ville" (set up in front of the Congress Centre in Berlin), "Casque Fendu," "Eté 94," "Âge des Conclusions" and "L'Homme Passant la Porte." He died in his hometown.
Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
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