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Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

French, 1892-1971
Marcel Gromaire (1892-1971) was a prominent French painter known for his powerful and distinctive style, characterized by robust forms, bold colors, and a sense of social realism. Born in Noyelles-sur-Sambre, France, Gromaire studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His early works were influenced by Cubism and Fauvism, but he later developed a unique approach that emphasized monumental figures and scenes depicting the struggles of everyday life, particularly of the working class. Gromaire's paintings often conveyed a sense of social commentary and empathy, portraying themes of labor, war, and human resilience. His use of strong outlines and simplified forms gave his compositions a dramatic and expressive quality. Gromaire's art gained recognition in the interwar period, and he continued to produce significant works throughout his career. His paintings are held in major museums and collections internationally, reflecting his enduring impact on the development of modern art in France. Marcel Gromaire passed away in Paris in 1971, leaving behind a legacy of powerful and socially engaged artwork.
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Artist: Marcel Gromaire
Female nude, 1956, ink on paper
Female nude, 1956, ink on paper

Female nude, 1956, ink on paper

By Marcel Gromaire

Located in PARIS, FR

Marcel GROMAIRE (1892-1971) Female nude, 1956 Black ink on paper Signed and dated upper left Dimensions of the work : 25 x 32,5 cm frame : 40 x 50 cm Born in 1892 in the Nord region...

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1950s French School Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, India Ink

Études de Personnages (Figure Studies)

Études de Personnages (Figure Studies)

By Marcel Gromaire

Located in Chicago, IL

Provenance: Atelier of the artist Notes: Studio stamp on the verso of this important, early work by Gromaire. Over the years there has been an ever-widening interest in the work o...

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1920s Expressionist Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Paper

Nu Avec Phonographe
Nu Avec Phonographe

Nu Avec Phonographe

By Marcel Gromaire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ink on paper of a nude with a phonograph. Signed and dated 1931 lower right. Framed size is 20.5 x 17.5 inches. Marcel Gromaire was a French artist who painted many works on social ...

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1930s Art Deco Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

The Weight Lifter (L'Homme aux halteres)

The Weight Lifter (L'Homme aux halteres)

By Marcel Gromaire

Located in Chicago, IL

The work is signed on the lower right by Gromaire. One of Gromaire's favorite subjects were men "of the people,” whether they worked in the fields or at sea, were construction worke...

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1920s Modern Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Pen

Female Figure - China Ink on Paper by Marcel Gromaire - 1962
Female Figure - China Ink on Paper by Marcel Gromaire - 1962

Female Figure - China Ink on Paper by Marcel Gromaire - 1962

By Marcel Gromaire

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful China Ink drawing on paper by Marcel Gromaire, 1962. Hand signed and dated. Contemporary wooden frame included. Excellent condition.

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1960s Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Paper

Untitled China Ink and Watercolor Drawing, Signed, 1951, Contemporary
Untitled China Ink and Watercolor Drawing, Signed, 1951, Contemporary

Untitled China Ink and Watercolor Drawing, Signed, 1951, Contemporary

By Marcel Gromaire

Located in Roma, IT

Untitled is a wonderful China ink and watercolor original drawing on paper, realized in 1951 by the French artist, Marcel Gromaire (Noyelles-sur-Sambre, 1892 - Paris, 1971). Dated a...

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1950s Contemporary Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Vue d'un Village (View of a Village)

Vue d'un Village (View of a Village)

By Marcel Gromaire

Located in Chicago, IL

Provenance: Directly from the atelier of the artist Notes: This is an excellent example of a depiction of a French countryside village, with an emphasis in simplicity.

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20th Century Expressionist Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Plage Normande (Normandy Beach)

Plage Normande (Normandy Beach)

By Marcel Gromaire

Located in Chicago, IL

Studio stamp of Gromaire, lower center Provenance: Atelier of the artist Notes: A typical Normandy beach scene, perhaps near Deauville or Trouville.

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1920s Expressionist Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Abres à Noyelles (Trees in Noyelles)

Abres à Noyelles (Trees in Noyelles)

By Marcel Gromaire

Located in Chicago, IL

Studio stamp of Gromaire, lower left Provenance: Atelier of the artist Notes: Noyelles, where this drawing was created, is a small town in the Somme department of Northern France ...

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20th Century Expressionist Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Marcel GROMAIRE (1892-1971), female nude
Marcel GROMAIRE (1892-1971), female nude

Marcel GROMAIRE (1892-1971), female nude

By Marcel Gromaire

Located in Paris, FR

Marcel Gromaire (1892 – 1971) was a French painter. He painted many works on social subjects and is often associated with Social Realism, but Gromaire can be said to have created an ...

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1950s French School Marcel Gromaire Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Pen

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