Michel Henry (1928 - 2016) - Anemones of France

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  This vibrant still life - oil on canvas, measuring 61 x 50 cm and signed in the lower left - features a bouquet of anemones rendered in Michel Henry's signature style. Housed in an original frame bearing the artist's initials, the painting comes with a certificate of authenticity. Michel Henry, a French painter associated with the Ecole de Paris, was born in Langres on September 1, 1928, and passed away in Paris on December 25, 2016. Encouraged in his youth by his artist grandfather, Henry went on to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris (1948Ð1951) and later in the studios of Narbonne and Chapelain-Midy. Early on, he earned opportunities to exhibit in Parisian galleries and undertook cultural delegations and exchanges in Berlin, Lisbon, Spain, and beyond. Notably, he received scholarships to continue his work in Amsterdam (at the Maison Descartes) and later Madrid (at the Casa Velazquez), where he remained until 1975. Henry's art gained international acclaim, with frequent exhibitions at major galleries like Vieceli in Paris and Cannes, Wally Findlay in the U.S., and Takeda and Dong Sung in Japan and South Korea. He also traveled widely to exhibit in French Polynesia, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. A member of the Salon d'Automne - later serving as its Secretary GeneralÑhe helped foster cultural exchanges in countries such as Poland, Iran, and Japan, and regularly exhibited in the United States while lecturing on Modern French Art. Over the course of his career, Michel Henry garnered numerous awards, including the First Prize at Maison Descartes (1956), First Prize at Casa Vel‡zquez (1957), and a Gold Medal from the SociŽtŽ des Artistes Franais (1977). He was knighted in the LŽgion d'honneur in 1981. His works can be found in prestigious collections worldwide, including the Sapporo Museum of Modern Art (Japan) and the MusŽe d'Art Moderne de Paris, as well as in the personal collections of notable figures such as Jacques and Bernadette Chirac, Raymond Barre, and Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. Provenance & Features: Oil on canvas, signed lower left Original frame with artist's initials Dimensions: 61 x 50 cm Certificate of authenticity Literature: Listed in Benezit Notes on the Artist's Style and Legacy: Michel Henry's masterful use of color and light brings a lyrical quality to his compositions, especially in his floral still lifes. His brushwork and carefully considered palettes reflect the broader tradition of the Ecole de Paris, while also showcasing his own distinctive aesthetic - one that resonates in major exhibitions and collections around the globe.

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