Jean-Dominique Van Caulaert (1897-1979) - Portrait d’homme - Lucien Brulé dans Arsène Lupin - NO RESERVE
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Portrait of Lucien Brulé in Arsène Lupin, a 1938 French Art Deco drawing in mixed media by Jean-Dominique Van Caulaert, signed and in its Original edition, framed at 33 × 25 cm (image 16.5 × 12.5 cm).
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Jean-Dominique VAN CAULAERT (1897-1979)
Portrait of Lucien Brulé in Arsène Lupin at the Alhambra
Pen and ink drawing on paper
Signed, dated and titled
Framed in a mat
Dimensions (mat): 33 x 25 cm
Dimensions (drawing): 16.5 x 12.5 cm
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Jean-Dominique Van Caulaert (1897–1979) was a French painter, poster designer, illustrator and decorator, born in Saint-Saulve (Nord) on 20 November 1897 and died in Suresnes on 11 July 1979.
He began his career as a poster designer in Belgium in 1916, then settled in Paris, where in the 1930s-1940s he became a sought-after portraitist and poster designer in the world of show business. He notably produced posters and portraits of Mistinguett, Joséphine Baker, Marie Dubas, Suzy Solidor, Tino Rossi and Cécile Sorel.
Based at Villa des Arts in Montmartre, he also worked for theater and decoration. After World War II, he developed activities in the United States, notably in New York. He was made knight of the Legion of Honour.
His work is characterized in particular by realistic portraits of show-business personalities, posters and compositions related to the Parisian and theatrical world.
Jean-Dominique VAN CAULAERT (1897-1979)
Portrait of Lucien Brulé in Arsène Lupin at the Alhambra
Pen and ink drawing on paper
Signed, dated and titled
Framed in a mat
Dimensions (mat): 33 x 25 cm
Dimensions (drawing): 16.5 x 12.5 cm
——————
Jean-Dominique Van Caulaert (1897–1979) was a French painter, poster designer, illustrator and decorator, born in Saint-Saulve (Nord) on 20 November 1897 and died in Suresnes on 11 July 1979.
He began his career as a poster designer in Belgium in 1916, then settled in Paris, where in the 1930s-1940s he became a sought-after portraitist and poster designer in the world of show business. He notably produced posters and portraits of Mistinguett, Joséphine Baker, Marie Dubas, Suzy Solidor, Tino Rossi and Cécile Sorel.
Based at Villa des Arts in Montmartre, he also worked for theater and decoration. After World War II, he developed activities in the United States, notably in New York. He was made knight of the Legion of Honour.
His work is characterized in particular by realistic portraits of show-business personalities, posters and compositions related to the Parisian and theatrical world.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Jean-Dominique Van Caulaert (1897-1979)
Title of artwork
Portrait d’homme - Lucien Brulé dans Arsène Lupin - NO RESERVE
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1938
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
33 cm
Width
25 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Art Deco
Period
1920-1930
